Research Assistant-Clinical Genetics

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada North York General Hospital Full time

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source. An individual is fully vaccinated if they have provided proof of vaccination in the form of a receipt from COVaxON (the Ministry’s provincial system for COVID-19 vaccination information) and 14 days have elapsed from the final dose. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement.

Position Summary

Research Assistant, Clinical Genetics:
As the Research Assistant, you will provide non-technical assistance, organization and administrative support to research projects at a basic level. The Research Assistant reports to a Research Coordinator, Research Manager, or the Principal Investigator, who typically is a Research Chair or Research Scientist. The tasks are well defined and require limited initiative and judgment. Flexibility is required for work beyond the job description at times as work demands. You are computer proficient and also are able to keep written records. You have excellent communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills. You have the ability to work independently, in small groups and in a team environment. You have excellent organizational skills and are able to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner with the flexibility to adapt to changing workload. Your attention to detail is excellent and you have proven ability to learn new skills. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

On a practical level, you will

Plan, implement and coordinate all aspects of subject recruitment, data collection, record data and source documentation
Interview/screen a group of participants
Label and ship samples and study related materials, as per NYGH policy
Collaborate and communicate with the research team to identify problems and assist in developing plans to resolve them
Prepare papers for presentation and/or publication

Qualifications

Bachelor of degree in Science or relevant experience
Demonstrated knowledge of medical and scientific terminology
Bilingualism in French/English is an asset

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Full-Time Temporary position of 1 year with 8 hour shifts, Day shifts, in the Clinical Genetics department. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

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