Research Assistant

Position Details : Department : Khan Arthrex Rebate Employee Type : Temporary, Full Time If Temporary, Number of Weeks : 52 Union : Non-Union Openings Remaining : 1

Schedule : Work Days : Monday to Friday Time of Day : Days Shift : 7.5 hour This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites : Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates : Opening Date : 25/07/23 Closing Date : 01/08/23 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description : Job Summary : We offer a position in the upper extremity research group (Orthopaedic Surgery Dept.) to execute the clinical management of an investigator-initiated and industry sponsored clinical trials.

Responsibilities :

• Coordinates the recruitment and enrollment of study participants. Assesses patient eligibility for inclusion in clinical trials. Ensures proper consent protocols have been followed for study participation
• Assists with departmental mailings, including patient medical records. Ensures accuracy of recipient contact information and location for correct delivery
• Conducts literature reviews and gains expert familiarity with protocols that will be used as templates
• Assists in creation of study database
• Manages and enters collected data into study database
• Conducts qualitative coding and thematic analysis of study data
• May perform statistical analysis of research data
• Assists in the preparation of materials, submissions and renewals to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)
• Assists faculty in the preparation of grant submissions and associated documentation, which may include just-in-time d ocuments, progress reports, routing forms, abstracts and manuscripts
• Performs other related duties as directed

Qualifications and Requirements :

• University degree (preferable in Health Sciences)
• Previous experience in clinical research.
• Excellent communication skills, high capacity to take up independent work in a dynamic environment, confidence with multi-tasking, proactivity, organizational capacity, due diligence in problem resolution, attention to detail, and teamwork attitude.
• Knowledge of clinical trial design and development.
• In-depth knowledge of GCP and local legislation.
• St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH._

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.

**Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.