Summary of Duties, but not limited to:
- Learn and utilize various web-based research tools
- Assist with submission of manuscripts to scientific journals -- may involve creating tables, figures, proof reading, preparation of cover letter, coordinating documents to sign, electronic submission
- Some understanding of research design and research ethics
- 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
- Prepares detailed notes of all interactions with participants
- Completes data entry and quality control ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data collection; may investigate missing or invalid data and prepare data sets
- Help maintain research files to store, access, and retrieve study data as specified at one or more sites
- Communicates with Research Coordinator and/or Principal Investigator to provide updates
- Schedules and attends research meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting minutes
- May prepare and mail out follow-up questionnaires to research participants or collaborators
- Prioritizes and monitors various study deadlines for their own work
- Provides other administrative support as required, including filing, photocopying, acquiring signatures and CV maintenance
- May assist team members with preparing materials for proposals, progress reports, presentations, and publications
- May assist in the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and the interpretation of results
Qualifications/Skills:
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Undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field or one year of equivalent experience
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Some experience in a health research setting preferred
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Excellent problem-solving skills
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Excellent verbal and written communications skills
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Work efficiently under pressure with strong judgement and decision-making skills
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Excellent organizational and time management skills
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Well-developed interpersonal and customer service skills
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Ability to maintain confidentiality
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Mastery of MS Office applications including Excel, Outlook, Access and Word an asset
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Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria
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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
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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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