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Category: Clinical Research	Date Posted: 16-Oct-2024	End Date: 30-Oct-2024	ID: 3030
Clinical Research Assistant III
Contact/Scientist: Dr. Simon Hatcher Program: Neuroscience
The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital – one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals. We are proudly affiliated with the University of Ottawa and supported by The Ottawa Hospital Foundation. With more than 2200 scientists, clinician investigators, trainees and staff, and total revenues of more than $120 million, we are one of the foremost Canadian hospital-based research institutes. Our research spans more than a hundred different diseases, conditions, and specialties with an overall focus on translating discoveries and knowledge into better health. Job Description The Hatching Ideas Lab is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant III to join our mental health research team. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, energetic, and will be involved in both behavioural and pharmaceutical trials in the treatment of a variety of mental health conditions. Day-to-day activities will involve recruitment of participants for ongoing clinical trials and observational studies, data collection and data entry, as well as other study-related tasks. The position will be primarily in-person, with studies across all three campuses and some satellite sites (General Campus, Civic Campus, Riverside Professional Building, and OnTrack First Episode Psychosis Program), with some opportunity for hybrid work. Work may also require some flexibility to work evening shifts (e.g. 12-8pm) as some trials may require evening data collection. Basic Requirements (Education/Experience): Education/Certifications: •Undergraduate degree, in a related discipline, such as Mental Health, Health Sciences, Psychology, Epidemiology •Evidence of research ethics training (GCP, TCPS-2) is considered an asset. Employment Experience: •Minimum 2 years’ experience in a human clinical or health research environment. •Demonstrated experienced recruiting and consenting participants for research studies. •Demonstrated experienced conducting study visits for studies. •Knowledge of Mental Health research, digital health, and/or standardized assessments in mental health and clinical trials are a strong asset. •Professional experience and comfort dealing with issues that relate sensitive topics, such as symptoms related to mental illness, including suicidal thoughts and behaviours, substance use and/or trauma. Personal Qualities: •Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral). •Excellent organizational and time-management skills required to coordinate multiple activities to meet tight or changing deadlines. •Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills required to deal with unexpected situations or issues. •Flexible and cooperative spirit with a strong commitment to team efforts. •Outcome-driven with the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision, including working from home. Other Skills/Qualifications: •Excellent computer skills (MS Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). •Experience with Electronic Data Capture Systems (e.g. REDCap) an asset. •Experience with Electronic Medical Record systems (Epic preferred) an asset. •Proficiency with reference manager software (EndNote) an asset. •Knowledge of qualitative analysis software (NVivo) is considered an asset. Preferred Qualifications: •Experienced working with vulnerable populations. •Experience with Qualitative research (interviewing, coding etc.). Contract Details: This is a 1-year full-time contract with the possibility of renewal. Salary: Min: $29.964 - Max: $40.647 Comments to Applicant: Please send your CV and cover letter to Nicole Edgar using the email below. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Contact Info: Name: Nicole Edgar Title: Clinical Research Program Manager Program: Hatching Ideas Lab Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Address: 1919 Riverside Drive, Suite 406 Email: nedgar@ohri.ca Website: www.hatchingideaslab.com The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups, in particular the four groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities). We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.