Job Description
Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.
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The Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder (CYBD) is a clinical research program focused on youth bipolar disorder. CYBD activities include intervention studies, observational studies, biological studies, and knowledge translation relevant to youth bipolar disorder. The focus population is youth who have bipolar disorder or who have a first-degree relative with bipolar disorder.
CYBD is seeking applications for two (2) full-time, contract (12 months) Research Analysts. Reporting to the Manager of CYBD, the successful candidate will join a collaborative clinical research team working on multiple studies. This position involves working independently and as part of a team to achieve study goals.

The successful candidate will be required to assist in a number of research responsibilities. Responsibilities will include:

• Conducting reliable diagnostic interviews with youth and families using standardized tools (e.g., KSADS-PL, SCID, ALIFE) and administer validated questionnaires.
• Scheduling and organizing research visits with participants and maintain clear records of recruitment, interviews, self-reports, and participant payments.
• Taking physical measurements (e.g., height, weight, abdominal circumference, blood pressure) and prepare blood and saliva samples for proper freezer storage and analysis.
• Assisting with preparing and submitting grant applications, research ethics submissions, and maintaining study compliance.
• Supporting the day-to-day operations of multiple studies, ensuring protocol adherence and data quality.
• Participating in the collection, entry, verification, and delivery of data via REDCap.
• Assisting with developing knowledge translation content such as newsletters, social media posts, and plain language summaries.
• Attending regular staff and research meetings, prepare materials, and take minutes.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, promotes teamwork, and complies with all applicable requirements. This position is based at 80 Workman Way. Some evening and weekend shifts may be required.

Job Requirements

• The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, health sciences, or a related field, plus at least one (1) year of relevant research experience.
• The successful candidate will be detail oriented with demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to produce high quality and accurate work while meeting program deadlines and requirements.
• Previous experience with grant applications and submissions is required.
• Previous experience working with adolescents and their families is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills (oral/written) skills are required, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• The ability to work effectively in a variety of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds is required.

• Conducting reliable diagnostic interviews with youth and families using standardized tools (e.g., KSADS-PL, SCID, ALIFE) and administer validated questionnaires.
• Scheduling and organizing research visits with participants and maintain clear records of recruitment, interviews, self-reports, and participant payments.
• Taking physical measurements (e.g., height, weight, abdominal circumference, blood pressure) and prepare blood and saliva samples for proper freezer storage and analysis.
• Assisting with preparing and submitting grant applications, research ethics submissions, and maintaining study compliance.
• Supporting the day-to-day operations of multiple studies, ensuring protocol adherence and data quality.
• Participating in the collection, entry, verification, and delivery of data via REDCap.
• Assisting with developing knowledge translation content such as newsletters, social media posts, and plain language summaries.
• Attending regular staff and research meetings, prepare materials, and take minutes.
• Performing other duties as assigned