Research Technician (SRI) - Evaluative Clinical Sciences - Regular Full-time 2025-13028 (2025-13028)

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in research is seeking a dedicated Research TMS Technician to join their innovative team. This role will focus on administering rTMS in clinical trials for treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders, contributing to groundbreaking research in neuromodulation therapies. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in psychology or neuroscience, along with hands-on experience in clinical research. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will directly impact the future of psychiatric treatment. If you're passionate about research and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in clinical research or psychiatry studies.
• Comfortable juggling multiple tasks in a regulated research environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer rTMS and conduct clinical measures in clinical trials.
• Coordinate clinical trials and assist with recruitment and data collection.

Skills

Clinical Research

Psychiatry

Data Management

Participant Interaction

Communication Skills

Education

Honours Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

REDCap

Statistical/Data Visualization Software

Job description

Job Overview

The Sunnybrook Research Institute’s Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation, affiliated with the University of Toronto, is seeking a highly motivated, hands-on Research TMS technician to join the Interventional Psychiatry Lab led by Dr. Sean Nestor. This role focuses on research in neuromodulation therapies for treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders. The successful candidate will administer repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in multiple clinical trials and contribute to the design, coordination, and execution of clinical studies in a collaborative, fast-paced, research-intensive environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Administer repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and conduct psychiatric clinical and functional measures in populations with depression and post-concussion syndrome as part of clinical trial protocols involving MRI.
2. Report events (e.g., side effects, adverse events) related to TMS treatment.
3. Coordinate a clinical trial investigating the effects of psilocybin on depression.
4. Assist with all phases of clinical research: recruitment, consent, data collection, data management.
5. Conduct or support EEG and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sessions.
6. Write and maintain REBs, amendments, and ensure regulatory compliance.
7. Prepare figures, materials, and write-ups for presentations, publications, and grant proposals.
8. Collaborate across disciplines while managing day-to-day lab operations independently.

Qualifications

1. Honours Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related field (required). A Master’s degree and advanced communication skills are strongly preferred.
2. Minimum 1 year experience in clinical research or psychiatry/psychology studies.
3. Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and projects in a regulated research environment.
4. Experience with participant interaction, recruitment, standardized interviews or questionnaires, data extraction from medical records, ethics board applications, and compliance.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; REDCap (preferred); statistical/data visualization software (asset).
6. Certifications: Canada GCP, Health Canada Division 5, TCPS2, CPR (or willingness to obtain).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in TMS administration for clinical populations.
2. Experience in biostatistics, research ethics, manuscript, and grant writing.
3. Interest or prior exposure to neuromodulation techniques, especially rTMS, with willingness to be trained in its clinical delivery.
4. Previous work on clinical trials involving psychiatric interventions.

To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

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

Sunnybrook Research Institute values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and others contributing to the diversification of ideas.