Research Technical Assistant

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada University Health Network Full time

**Job Posting #: 922490**

**Position**:Research Technical Assistant

**Union**:Non-Union

**Site**:TRI-University Centre

**Department**:KITE Research Institute

**Reports to**:Operations Lead

**Hours**: 37.5 per week

**Salary**:$20.58 to $25.73 per hour commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

**Status**: Temporary Full-Time (12 months)

**Shifts**:N/A

**Posted Date**:July 14, 2023

**Closing Date**: August 14, 2023

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

**Position Summary**

KITE is a world leader in complex rehabilitation science and is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with the effects of disability, illness and aging. KITE is the research arm of Toronto Rehab and one of the principal research enterprises at the UHN, Canada’s top medical research hospital. Together, KITE and UHN are committed to transforming lives and the communities we serve through excellence in care, discovery and learning, while helping build A Healthier World.

We are looking for a Research Technical Assistant to assist with footwear and mobility related testing using KITE's WinterLab, RampLab and SatraLab for research studies and industry clients.

**Duties**
- Recruiting and working with participants, e.g., screening new volunteers, maintaining confidential databases, scheduling testing, managing consent forms, ensuring participant comfort and safety.
- Acting as an observer during human gait trials to quantify when slips occur. Recording slip data, as well as operation of various friction testing equipment as required.
- Analysis and documentation of testing data.
- Receiving new footwear from industry: cleaning, preparation, initial tests and documentation.
- Operation of Tipper, a tilting motion platform (0 to 15 degrees) used for winter footwear testing.
- Operation the RampLab, a tilting motion platform (0 to 30 degrees) used for indoor footwear testing.
- Conditioning the ice in WinterLab, conditioning the floor surface of RampLab and assisting with the descent control device during ramp testing. Please note that these are physical tasks that will require endurance/effort.
- Maintaining the laboratories and testing equipment in peak condition in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Ensuring superior cleaning and disinfection practices for all participant equipment and the work area and facility. Booking and preparing labs prior to footwear testing according to SOPs.
- Support and assist the team of researchers.
- Other duties as assigned.
- This position will be 100% on site.

**Qualifications**
- At minimum a Community College degree, BSc or Engineering degree preferred
- A minimum of 3 months related technical experience
- 3 months of research experience preferred
- Core competency in verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent attention to detail and well-organized
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

**Why join UHN?**

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplac

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