Research Assistant I Respirology/cf Research

6 months ago

Toronto, Canada Unity Health Toronto Full time

Our research team in the Division of Respirology of St. Michael¿s Hospital is currently looking for a **Research Assistant I**. The research assistant will be involved in research supporting the development and implementation of quality improvement eHealth tools targeted for primary care and pharmacy settings. This position requires the ability to adhere to research protocols and work with study staff and the Principal Investigator (PI) to carry out study tasks. These tasks will include screening of potential participants, consenting participants, coordinating study logistics, moderating interviews/focus groups and collecting and entering study data. This is a hybrid position, with the opportunity to work both remotely and in person.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
**Research Activities**:
- Performing general office duties e.g. filing, faxing, mailings, courier services, photocopying, etc.-
- Interpretation and implementation of research protocols-
- Maintenance, transcription and entry of study related data-
- Performing data collection via chart review-
- Assisting the Principal Investigator in the initiation of new research (including preparing submissions to the research ethics board) and setting project goals-
- Interacting with hospital departments such as the Pulmonary Function Lab, Research Ethics Board, Contracts, Finance etc. to coordinate study activities, and external stakeholders in order to provide administrative support-
- Collects, transcribes, organizes, quality controls, and enters study related data-
- Collects, compiles, updates and provides basic statistical information, and other data to generate and prepare reports and other documentation to support study related data- Recruitment and Coordination of Study Participants _- Screens participants and obtains required documentation including obtaining consent-
- Collects data via phone calls, interviews, and in person or remote study visits-
- Recruits study participants, in collaboration with study team or staff at participating community organizations-
- Schedules interviews and participants-
- Follows strict protocols for participant interactions-
- Acts as the on-site point of contact for the studies at participating community/healthcare organizations-
- Administers quantitative surveys to study participants at participating community organizations using online survey tool for data collection (e.g. SurveyMonkey)-
- Facilitates compensation of study participants under direction of research team/PI-
- Travels to participant sites as required- Performs Cross Functional and Other Duties As Assigned and/or Requested_

All staff are expected to carry out their assigned duties and responsibilities in a manner which prioritizes patient and employee safety and confidentiality. Key accountabilities in this regard include:
- Strict compliance with patient/employee confidentiality practices and policies-
- Strict compliance with patient/employee safety practices and standards-
- Appropriate identification, reporting, and response to patient/employee confidentiality breaches in accordance with established policies and procedures-
- Appropriate identification, reporting, and response to patient/employee safety risks and incidents/events in accordance with established policies and procedures**Qualifications**:

- Undergraduate Degree or 1 year of relevant experience **OR **demonstrable equivalent combination of specialized education and experience
- Previous experience in a clinical research setting at an academic setting desired
- Previous experience conducting qualitative research (focus groups/interviews) desired
- Excellent communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills are necessary
- Superior organizational skills to manage multiple projects in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload
- Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills
- Professionalism and self-motivation
- Good personal and program time/detail management skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite)

**Thank you for applying.

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