Research Assistant I, Knowledge Translation Wellness Hub(Job Id 17178) Research Assistant I, Knowledge Translation Wellness Hub Site: CA:ON:Toronto:St. Michael's Hospital Research Full-Time Temporary Date posted: Shift/ hours of work: The Team for Implementation, Evaluation and Sustainability (TIES) and Wellness Hub (WH), within the Knowledge Translation Program (KTP) at St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, partners with patients, public, healthcare providers, community organizations, and policymakers to design, implement, evaluate, and sustain evidence-informed interventions that improve health outcomes and health system performance.

Through implementation science, program evaluation, interest holder engagement, and applied research, the team advances cutting-edge solutions that support equitable, person-centred care and strengthen the translation of evidence into real-world practice. The KTP (TIES/WH) is currently looking for a Research Assistant I.

Research

Assistants work in a variety of departments and units set in clinics, laboratories, offices, and at research sites (e.g. long term care homes). The primary role of the Research Assistant I includes providing essential assistance, organizational and administrative support to research projects at a basic level. Tasks may include collecting and recording data through survey and in-depth interviewing, processing of data, following research procedures, screening of study participants including obtaining consent (if applicable), labeling and shipping samples and study related material.

In general, the role provides project support for the Research team and Principal Investigators.

Research

Assistants also contribute to the funding and grant processes by providing information, helping quality check documentation, and liaising with internal and external partners. Research may take place in a clinical, community, or laboratory setting and thus tasks may vary depending on the nature of the research.



This is an entry level role with potential for progression to level II and potentially Research Coordination.

Studies have shown that people in underrepresented communities are less likely to apply to jobs when they don’t meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still welcome you to apply.

Administrative

Duties (60% of work time) General office (incld. virtual) duties, e.g. filing, mailings, courier services, photocopying, printing, scanning, distributing information etc. Orders supplies, maintains inventory and ensures supplies are accessible to research staff. Organizes office/lab space as needed. to support the activities of the research team and Principal Investigator.

Reviews slides for webinars, written study reports, scientific meetings, and conferences. Organizes video/teleconference meetings for research studies, including contacting attendees, and preparing meeting materials. Participates in database processing and management.

Helps maintain CVs of the PIs, and external partners. Posts on social media (Facebook and Twitter).

Research

Duties (40% of work time) The Research Assistant I assists with the research activities needed for each project.

Non Laboratory Research

Tasks ~ Collects, transcribes, organizes, quality controls, and enters study related data. ~ Collects, compiles, updates and provides basic statistical information, and other data to generate and prepare reports and other documentation to support study related data. ~ Interacts with various departments such as pharmacy, laboratories, medical records, etc.,



and with internal and external interest holders in order to provide administrative support. ~ Performs literature searches/data mining on requested topics through databases and provide relevant articles to PI or research team. ~ Understands, interprets, and processes data. ~ May assist with manuscript and report writing, and literature reviews. ~ Collects feedback from multiple partners on projects re: proposals, manuscripts, and dissemination tools (sometimes ~Recruits study participants, in collaboration with study team or staff at participating community organizations. Acts as the on-site point of contact for the studies at participating community/healthcare organizations. Administers quantitative surveys to study participants at participating community organizations using online survey tool (data collection).

Travels to participant sites as required. Strict compliance with patient/employee confidentiality practices and policies. Appropriate identification, reporting, and response to patient/employee confidentiality breaches in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Appropriate identification, reporting, and response to patient/employee safety risks and incidents/events in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Undergraduate

Degree or 1 year of relevant experience OR demonstrable equivalent combination of specialized education and experience. Good clinical practice certificate is an asset (Completed within first 2 weeks of hire) Basic computer skills, particularly database, spreadsheet and word processing.

Experience with a reference manager (i.e. is an asset. Progressively responsible experience in a clerical position. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

📌 Research Assistant I, Knowledge Translation Wellness Hub (Toronto)
🏢 St. Michael's Hospital
📍 Toronto