Temporary Research Assistant I - Neonatal Perinatal Medicine - Lawson Health Research Institute

Posting Period

Open:           July 25, 2024

Deadline:      August 8, 2024

Non-Union

Job Summary

Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) is the research institute of London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London. As one of Canada’s top ten research institutes, we are committed to furthering scientific knowledge to advance health care around the world.

The Research assistant will apply their expertise and knowledge in the areas of health care research and / or clinical epidemiology to contribute to the research projects in NPM division through the coordination of accurate and efficient research activities, under the direction of the Principal Investigator.

Rate of Pay:                    To commensurate with experience

Hours of Work:               20/week

Duration:                         1 year, contract may be renewable

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Recruit and engage study participants, neonates and their substitute decision makers and will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams of clinicians, clinician trainees (residents and fellows), allied health care staff (Respiratory Therapists) patient partners, and community stakeholders.
• Conduct study assessment protocols, using specific research study equipment and other study protocol tools, to perform assessments which support the research activities, in adherence with ethics protocols and guidelines.
• Contribute information to assist with evaluation and interpreting of experimental results, assist in preparation of reports and other written material for presentations and/or submissions to various stakeholders; maintain databases and communicate with ethics personnel to maintain and update research documents.
• handle the day-to-day research duties required for the operation of the laboratory and will act as a liaison between the research teams and study participants
• Participate in processes involved in obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals including ethics approval
• Participate in processes involved in obtaining various grants in support of academic endeavors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Epidemiology Biostatics/ HealthCare Sciences/Healthcare Technology, Biomedical Sciences/ Medical Sciences or related fields.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Health Science/ Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics
• Minimum Required:  3 years’ experience in qualitative and quantitative research administration
• Preferred:  Knowledge of running clinical trials, grant application preparation, manuscript preparation.
• Ability to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with clients, peers and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to complete detailed analytics and reports
• Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
• A strong record of teamwork with the motivation and ability to work independently with little supervision
• Advanced computer skills including document preparation, presentations, and database management
• Ability to assimilate new information quickly
• Ability to multi-task, maintain and organize an effective personal work environment
• Creative problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment, especially regarding confidential/sensitive matters
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Teaching, Learning and Research 

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities. 

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca . 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee’s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process. 

Immunization Requirements:  
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to:  

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;  
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);  
• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated  
• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements 

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.