Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of
Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.
The Korczak Lab is seeking a Clinical Research Project Assistant (CRPA). Research in the lab is focused on child and adolescent depression and suicide prevention, and our studies examine ways to better understand and treat children with these mental health problems (https://www.korczaklab.com/). The CRPA will work with the Clinical Research Coordinators, Manager and the Principal Investigator to assist in various studies.
Here's What You'll Do
- Obtain informed consent from study participants, as needed
- Perform research interviews with patients and caregivers as required by the study protocol
- Contact participants to follow up on research materials, confirm appointments
- Perform research interviews with patients and caregivers as required by the study protocol
- Administer research tasks
- Perform/assist with data collection, data entry on REDCap, database maintenance and cleaning
- Read and have knowledge of protocol and study measures
- Follow standardized operating procedures, and regulations and policies governing clinical research
Here's What You'll Need
- Post-secondary degree in psychology or related discipline, graduate degree preferred
- Minimum of 1-2 years experience in clinical research, experience and interest in working with youth with mental health conditions preferred
- Experience with interviewer-administered mental health measures preferred
- Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS 2) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification is an asset
- Strong computer skills, familiarity with REDCap is an asset
- Ability to work independently yet collaboratively within a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to keep an organized and reliable schedule
Employment Type
Full time (1.0 FTE), One year contract with possibility of renewal
The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.
When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.
Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital¿s receipt of all necessary documentation.
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