Research Assistant I Cardiac Surgery Research

SummaryThis role is to support innovations structural heart research. Studies look at methods for developing treatments to support patients undergoing cardiac structural interventions.The Structural Heart Research Team is currently looking for aResearch Assistant I. This position provides organization and administrative support to research projects at a basic level. Tasks may include collecting and recording data, limited processing of data, basic laboratory procedures (if applicable), screening of study participants (if applicable), labeling and shipping samples and study related material. Participation in screening patients, recruitment and administrative task will also be a key part to the job.ResponsibilitiesDuties & Responsibilities :Clerical /Support 60%:Performing general office duties e.g. filing, faxing, mailings, courier services, photocopying, etc.Ordering supplies and maintaining inventoryOrganizing office spaceOrders supplies, maintains inventory and ensures supplies are accessible to research staff.Maintains calendars, and manages complex scheduling requests.Develops correspondence and other relevant documentation, including letters, memos, reports, invoices, abstracts, forms etc. to support the activities of the research team and Principal Investigator.Reviews slides for webinars, written study reports, scientific meetings, and conferences.Organizes video/teleconference meetings for research studies, including contacting attendees, and preparing meeting materials.Participates in database processing and management.Coordinates communication between team, and external partners.Prepares REB/CTO submissions relative to the initiation and conduct of individual studies. Registers study protocols.Collects conflict of interest forms.Helps maintain CVs of the PIs, and external partners.Updates monitoring logs i.e. 70 freezer logs, sample storage logs, etcConducting literature searches; retrieve articles from libraryInteracting with hospital departments such as pharmacy, various laboratories, etc.Update monitoring logs ie. –80 freezer logs, sample storage logs, etc.Invoicing and other administrative research tasksClinical 40%:Collects, transcribes, organizes, quality controls, and enters study related data.Assist with data abstraction and other routine research tasksCollects, compiles, updates and provides basic statistical information, and other data to generate and prepare reports and other documentation to support study related data.Interacts with various departments such as pharmacy, laboratories, medical records, etc., and with internal and external stakeholders in order to provide administrative support.Performs literature searches/data mining on requested topics through databases and provide relevant articles to PI or research team.Understands, interprets, and processes data.May assist with manuscript and report writing, and literature reviews.Collects feedback from multiple partners on projects re: proposals, manuscripts, and dissemination tools (sometimes >50 authors) including record keeping of feedback and changes to authorship order.Recruitment and Coordination of Study ParticipantsScreens participants and obtains required documentation including obtaining consent.Collects data via phone calls, interviews.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 (data collection).Facilitates compensation of study participants +under direction of study team/PI.Travels to participant sites as required.QualificationsQualifications, 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)Basic computer skills, particularly database, spreadsheet and word processing.Experience with a reference manager (i.e. EndNote, Mendeley, etc.) is an asset.Intermediate Organizational and time management skills, including multi-tasking and flexibility to adapt to changing workload.Problem SolvingCommunication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills.Basic Computer SkillsAbility to work independently and as part of a team.Excellent attention to detail.Proven ability to learn new skills.Progressively responsible experience in a clerical positionUnity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. 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