Research Assistant (SRI) - Evaluative Clinical Sciences - Regular Full-time 2025-13050

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a full-time Research Assistant to join the DAN Women and Babies Program. This role is perfect for a recent graduate eager to dive into maternal and neonatal research. You will be instrumental in supporting various studies by managing participant recruitment, coordinating data flow, and assisting with regulatory submissions. This position not only offers the chance to contribute to meaningful research but also to work closely with a dedicated team. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference in health research, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health research methodology or related field required.
• 1-3 years of research experience with participant recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Support participant recruitment and manage study documents.
• Coordinate data flow and assist with regulatory submissions.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Data Collection

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

The DAN Women and Babies Program at Sunnybrook Research Institute is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to support various studies within the program.

This role would provide an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with an interest in maternal and neonatal research.

Reporting to the Senior Research Project Manager, Susan O’Rinn, the incumbent will support the research and administrative needs of multiple projects. Responsibilities may include:

Research

• Participant recruitment (i.e. ongoing screening and eligibility review of patients, etc.)
• Coordination and tracking of all participants including maintaining screening and enrolment logs as well as scheduling and completing participant study visits within protocol-specified time frame
• Preparation and management of study documents and other research files including questionnaires, consent forms, and participant materials
• Coordinate data flow both internally as well as externally i.e. with collaborators from other sites
• Prepare Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions including protocol amendments, annual renewals, reporting of serious adverse events and protocol deviations, etc.
• Assist with regulatory submissions as needed
• Preparation and submission of study agreements/contracts
• Collect, organize, manage and enter data into paper and electronic case report forms
• Maintenance of essential regulatory documents for ongoing trials
• Liaise with investigators and other study staff to ensure consistency and quality of all study procedures
• Communication with study monitors if needed and participation in monitoring visits
• Perform other duties as assigned

Administrative

• General program administrative support (i.e. preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes, etc.)
• Facilitate access (i.e. to electronic health record systems) for staff/students
• Provide summer student program support for (i.e. orientation, training, award applications, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. health research methodology, health sciences related discipline)
• 1-3 years of experience working in a research setting
• Experience with in-person participant/patient recruitment
• Familiarity with research processes including data collection and data entry
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment with staff at all levels within the organization
• Tact, discretion and ability to manage confidential and sensitive data and information

Salary will be commensurate with experience. To apply, please send a curriculum vitae.

Please note that by applying for this role, you are able to accept a 1-year employment term and work on-site at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

We thank all candidates for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices 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 Research Institute 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.