Type: New

An exciting Temporary Full-Time (one year with possibility of extension) opportunity as a Research Assistant I exists in the Anesthesia/Pain Research Unit reporting to the Research Managers. The WCH Department of Anesthesia is conducting research that aims to improve the quality of patient care. The primary focus of research includes patients undergoing day surgery. The anesthesia research program, studies in perioperative medicine, sleep medicine and acute and chronic pain management.

Our research program is driven by the strength of experienced Investigators and qualified research support staff. The department is committed to mentoring students, residents and fellows in research by guiding and supporting trainees in their pursuit to answer innovative research questions.

Summary of Duties, but not limited to:

Responsible for conducting telephone, online, or in-person recruitment interviews to collect study participant data including obtaining informed consent

Completes review of medical records to collect research data

Assists in the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and the interpretation of results

Assists in the preparation of submissions to the Research Ethics Board

Assists with submission of manuscripts to scientific journals; may involve creating tables, figures, proof reading, preparation of cover letter, coordinating documents to sign, electronic submission

Conducts literature searches using PubMed, MEDLINE, or other health sciences databases

Communicates with Research Coordinator, Lead, Manager (as appropriate) and/or Principal Investigator to provide updates

Prioritizes and monitors various study deadlines for their own work

Assist team members with preparing materials for proposals, progress reports, presentations, and publications





Prepare and mail out follow-up questionnaires to research participants or collaborators

Schedules and attends research meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting minutes

Helps with the modification and maintenance of electronic and paper information, filing/ retrieval methods, systems and/or formats

Maintains regulatory documents

Assists with grant writing and submissions; prepare forms, appendices and other documents as required

Good understanding of research design and research ethics

Completes data entry and quality control ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data collection; may investigate missing or invalid data and prepare data sets; may assist in the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and the interpretation of results

Help maintain research files to store, access, and retrieve study data as specified at one or more sites

May assist team members with preparing materials for proposals, progress reports, presentations, and publications

Plans, designs and organizes scoring procedures and computer databases for ongoing and new research studies

Provides assistance with the modification and maintenance of electronic and paper information, filing/ retrieval methods, systems and/or formats

May maintain regulatory documents

May act as a primary contact person for research participants, conducting telephone, online, or in-person recruitment interviews to collect study participant data including obtaining informed consent





May pilot test various web-based research tools

May provide functional supervision to Research Trainees. Research Assistant Is or Volunteers

Schedules and attends research meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting minutes

Provides other administrative support as required, including filing, photocopying, acquiring signatures and CV maintenance

As a role model and champion, you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of protected and exemplary care.

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in a related field required. Graduate degree preferred.

Experience in a health research setting preferred

Ability to work somewhat independently with excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Work efficiently under pressure with strong judgement and decision-making skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Well-developed interpersonal and customer service skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Mastery of MS Office applications including Excel, Outlook, Access and Word an asset

Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria

Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women's College Hospital

This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

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📌 Research Assistant - Department of Anesthesia (Ontario)
🏢 Women's College Hospital
📍 Ontario