Research Assistant (SRI) - Evaluative Clinical Sciences - Casual 2026-18867

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is actively seeking a casual Research Assistant to join Dr. Eskander's head and neck oncology team. The role involves data abstraction from SunnyCare, data entry into REDCap, and meticulous review for accuracy.

Candidates should have a health sciences degree and at least one year of relevant experience. The successful candidate will report to the Principal Investigator and work within the Sunnybrook Research Institute framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences or related discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Experience with Electronic Data Capture systems (REDCap).
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have access to a computer and have proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Abstracting data from SunnyCare (EPR) related to head and neck cancers
• Inputting data into REDCap databases
• Reviewing inputted data for accuracy

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences or related discipline

Tools

REDCap

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a casual Research Assistant to join Dr. Antoine (Tony) Eskander's research team. Dr. Eskander is a head and neck oncologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Head of Surgical Oncology at the Odette Cancer Centre, Chief of Otolaryngology at Michael Garron Hospital, Adjunct Scientist at ICES, Associate Scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute, and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. The successful candidate will be hired through the Sunnybrook Research Institute and report to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Antoine (Tony) Eskander.

Key Responsibilities

• Abstracting data from SunnyCare (EPR) related to head and neck cancers
• Inputting data into REDCap databases
• Reviewing inputted data for accuracy

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences or related discipline
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Experience with Electronic Data Capture systems (e.g. REDCap)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Selfmotivated and able to work independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have access to a computer and have proficient computer skills

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a curriculum vitae.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.