Clinical Research Project Assistant

About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research, and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge, and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

The Clinical Research Project Assistant works closely with the Clinical Research Coordinator, Manager and/or Principal Investigator to assist in study operations. This position includes many of the basic tasks of the clinical research process.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

• Assist with administrative tasks related to grant and/or manuscript preparation.
• Administration of standardized psychological tests to research participants.
• Prepare study case report forms and assemble packages of questionnaires.
• Perform data management including checking data for accuracy and completeness, scoring data, entering data, and data cleaning.
• Phone subjects to confirm appointments or follow-up on study requirements.
• Obtain informed consent for questionnaire-based research.
• Explain questionnaires and testing procedures.

Here's What You'll Need

• Graduate training in psychological assessment using neuropsychological testing measures.
• Previous research experience.
• Ability to function independently yet collaboratively within a team.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, facilitation and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Internet, and MEDLINE searches).

Employment Type: Casual, 0.00 FTE

Our Commitment to Diversity

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital's receipt of all necessary documentation.

How to Apply

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