Research Assistant I Suicide Studies

6 months ago


Toronto, Canada Unity Health Toronto Full time

The Centre for Depression and Suicide Studies (CDSS) conducts intervention-focused research, while spearheading education, advocacy, and community outreach initiatives.

The CDSS is currently seeking a Research Assistant I for a 12-month (temporary) full-time (1.0 FTE) position. This position involves assisting with clinical trials coordination. Tasks may include collecting and recording data through clinical interviewing, processing of data, following research procedures, screening of study participants including obtaining consent, labeling and shipping samples and study related material. In general, the role provides project support for the Research team and Principal Investigators. The Research Assistant I will also contribute to the funding and grant processes by providing information, helping quality check documentation, and liaising with internal and external partners.

**Duties/Responsibilities**

Due to variable nature of position, this list is to be used as a guide only

Research Duties (60% of work time)
- Collects, transcribes, organizes, quality controls, and enters study related data.
- Conducts clinical interviews and scales with study participants.
- Recruits study participants through various advertisement methods.
- Screens participants and obtains required documentation including obtaining consent.
- Schedules interviews and participants.
- Follows strict protocols for participant interactions.
- Facilitates compensation of study participants +under direction of study team/PI.
- Follows strict protocols for participant interactions.

Administrative Duties (40% of work time)
- Interacts with various departments such as pharmacy, laboratories, medical records, etc., and with internal and external stakeholders in order to provide administrative support.
- Organizes study binders for participants.
- Organizes shipment of blood/urine samples to the external lab.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills
- Undergraduate Degree or 1 year of relevant experience OR demonstrable equivalent combination of specialized education and experience.
- TCPS CORE 2 is preferred (Completed within first 2 weeks of hire); Good clinical practice certificate is an asset (Completed within first 2 weeks of hire).
- Experience with clinical trials is an asset.
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) experience, and database software.
- Awareness and commitment to diverse communities and priority populations (BIPOC, LGBT+, people who use drugs experiencing homelessness, or have health issues etc.); empathy and ability to cope with emotionally difficult situations participants may be facing.
- Experience with psychiatric populations is an asset.

**Thank you for applying.


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