Clinical Research Assistant II

at  OHRI

The Hatching Ideas Lab is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant II to join our mental health research team. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, energetic, and will be involved in both behavioral and pharmaceutical trials in the treatment of a variety of mental health conditions. Day-to-day activities will involve recruitment of participants for ongoing clinical trials, data collection and data entry, as well as other study-related tasks. The position will be primarily in-person, with studies across all three campuses (General Campus, Civic Campus, and Riverside Professional Building), with some opportunity for hybrid work. Work may also require some flexibility to work evening shifts (e.g. 12-8pm) as some trials may require evening data collection.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree, in a related discipline, such as Mental Health, Health Sciences, Psychology, Epidemiology
• Evidence of research ethics training (GCP, TCPS-2) is considered an asset.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

• 1+ years’ experience in clinical/medical research environment.
• Demonstrated experienced recruiting and consenting participants for research studies preferred.
• Working with vulnerable populations considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Mental Health research, digital health, and/or standardized assessments in mental health and clinical trials are a strong asset.
• Professional experience and comfort dealing with issues that relate sensitive topics, such as symptoms related to mental illness, including suicidal thoughts and behaviors, substance use and/or trauma.
• Experience with Qualitative research (interviewing, coding etc.) an asset

OTHER SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Experience with Electronic Data Capture Systems (e.g. REDCap) an asset.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record systems (Epic preferred) an asset.
• Proficiency with reference manager software (EndNote) an asset.
• Knowledge of qualitative analysis software (NVivo) is considered an asset.

• Recruit, consent, and coordinate visits for research participants, as appropriate to specific study procedures.
• Establish and coordinate logistical arrangements for research participants and recruitment activities, as appropriate to the study.
• Data collection, data entry (including use of REDCap and transcription of audio recordings) and management, quality control of data for source documents.
• Support the research coordinator(s) with study activities, as required.
• Liaise with research collaborators, research team members, and Research Ethics Board staff.
• Assist with writing and maintaining REB applications and completion of other regulatory documentation (e.g. Health Canada applications);
• Completion and maintenance of other study documentation, as required (e.g. source documents and study binders);
• Independently respond to research project specific correspondence, and telephone and email inquiries as required.
• Organize and facilitate meetings, conferences, and other events associated with research activities, as required.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.