Research Assistant I (TPT 0.94 FTE)
The Royal
- Ottawa, ON
- $17.21-22.65 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Recruitment of research participants.
- Responsible for scanning participants.
- Delivering cognitive remediation training to participants.
- Prepares detailed notes of all interactions with participants and transfers them to the appropriate software.
- Assists in the modification and maintenance of data management systems.
- Enters and verifies data collected, using databases and protocols set up by supervisors.
- Must ensure quality of data through collection and analysis periods
- Liaise with research collaborators, research team members, Research Ethics Board staff, IMHR grants and finance staff, study sponsors and/or regulatory bodies
- Assists to ensure compliance with scientific review and research ethics processes; completes relevant application forms and obtains required signatures, as needed.
- Abides by established IMHR policies, procedures and objectives, as well as quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control requirements, for all aspects of field and laboratory operations.
- Grant, Manuscript, Abstract, and Presentation Preparation (14%):
- May assist in preparation of materials for presentation, publications or grants.
- Organizes, edits, and drafts correspondence to publishers, grantors, contractors, and professional accreditation bodies
- Assists in drafting grant applications, abstracts, manuscripts, journal presentations, journal articles, letters to the editor, reports and research protocols.
- Ensures that the necessary agency or publisher specifications are met, that all necessary authorizations and signatures have been obtained and that strict deadlines are met.
- Assists researchers with literature searches of various literature databases using established search criteria or by developing appropriate search criteria.
- Maintains a database of bibliographic references using appropriate software
- Manages researchers' grant cost centres and coordinate financial activity (1%):
- Records, monitors, and signs for financial transactions, as authorized (e.g. participant reimbursement).
- Assists supervisor in developing budgets and budget justifications consistent with grantor/contractor eligibility requirements and IMHR policies; liaises with IMHR Administration as necessary.
- Other
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned on a daily basis.
- Undergraduate/graduate degree, preferably in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related discipline is preferred OR a combination of relevant education and experience.
- Previous research experience (at least six months) is required.
- Previous experience in a clinical/medical research environment is highly preferable.
- Previous experience supporting people living with mental health disorders is highly preferable.
- Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset.
- Highly motivated to work in a clinical-based research environment.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Meticulous, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Accounting skills are an asset.
- Ability to communicate and interact competently and professionally at all levels within a broad, complex clinical research environment.
- Knowledge and experience using statistical software (knowledge of R is an asset).
- Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office.
- Graphic design and figure preparation skills are an asset.
- Programming skills are an asset (R, bash, python or MATLAB).
- Basic knowledge of research principles, methodology, and procedures.
- Basic knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines applicable to the clinical research field.
- Ability to follow data collection and management guidelines.
- All applicants must provide a recent resume and a cover letter in one file that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications.
- The onboarding process will include a police check for work with vulnerable populations, and providing proof of immunizations.
- The Royal is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
- **IMHR sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted**