Research Associate I - Division of Paediatric Surgery - London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute

Posting Period

Open: November 1, 2024

Deadline:  November 15, 2024

Non-Union 

Job Summary

The Division of Paediatric Surgery is seeking a Research Associate to cover a maternity leave from February 1^st, 2025 to March 31^st, 2026. The Research Associate will work with the current Research Coordinator in designing and implementing a wide range of studies from patient based randomized controlled trials to retrospective chart reviews and basic science studies. The Division is comprised of many active surgeons who have many different research interests such as the education, quality improvement, and different treatment for pediatric surgical diseases.

Rate of Pay:  To commensurate with experience

Hours of Work:   37.5 hours per week

Duration of Contract: 12 months (maternity leave coverage)

Position Description:

• Liaise with the Division members (may include attending physicians or their residents/ medical students) concerning the development of research ideas

• Assist in the preparation/review of grant applications

• Assist with ethics preparation and submissions

• Prepare/maintain/update study documents in accordance with REB policies and procedures.

• Assist in the preparation and review of data for publication (manuscript/abstract/statistical analysis)

• Manage study budgets and invoicing

• Collect data, enter data, and maintain study databases (REDCap)

• Screen/consent/enroll patients in clinical studies

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Bachelor?s degree in a relevant discipline such as clinical research, epidemiology

• Master?s degree in a relevant discipline such as clinical research, health research methodology etc.

• Minimum of 1-year previous research experience in the health care environment

• Demonstration of skills in literature searches and preparation of research data and findings

• Proficient in the use of web-based functionality, word processing, presentation and statistical software (REDCap, SAS/SPSS, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

• Excellent time management skills

• Experienced in preparing manuscripts and research grants

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as a member of a team collaborating with clinical experts, trainees and other allied health care professionals

• Demonstrated experience with data collection and interviewing patients

• Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills

• Demonstrated attention to detail

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

• Proven flexibility with a high level of initiative and self-direction

• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC

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.