Research Assistant 2 Toronto Adolescent and Youth (TAY) Cohort Study
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Through its core values ofCourage Respect and Excellence CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan:Connected CAMHto transform lives ignite innovation and discovery revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system a world where Mental HealthisHealth.
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The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is the largestmental health and addiction teaching hospital in Canada as well as one of the worlds leading research centres in its services are delivered to help transform the lives of people affected by mental illness and addictions. Our goal is to tailor treatment to each individual providing patient-centered comprehensive coordinated care.
CAMH is seeking a full-time contract (12 months)Research Assistant 2 to support the Toronto Adolescent and Youth (TAY) Cohort Study and related substudies. The TAY Cohort Study aims to recruit and follow 1500 youth to determine who is at highest risk of developing psychosis and the relationship between risk and functional outcomes. Reporting to the Research Operations Manager and working closely with the study team you will support coordination of recruitment and retention of study participants. You will assist with recruiting and screening study participants obtaining informed consent scheduling participant interviews coordinating samples and data collection from participants. Other duties include but are not limited to assisting with the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) data entry and data quality control tasks and maintenance of study documents and databases and other administrative duties as needed. You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.
This position requires some evenings and weekend shifts and is primarily located at 80 Workman Way and 250 College Street with some travel between sites as required.
The successful candidate will have a least three years Community College with a background in health or social sciences or equivalent. 1 year of relevant experience in a child and youth-focused clinical research setting. The successful candidate will be detail oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to produce high-quality accurate work while meeting project deadlines and requirements. Strong PC software skills including Microsoft Office (Word Access PowerPoint Excel) required. Experience working with Electronic Data Capture Systems such as REDCap is an asset. Experience with library literature search databases (e.g. PsycINFO PubMed MedLine) an asset. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Previous experience in recruiting screening and leading informed consent an asset. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively and to work independently. Candidates require the ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Experience supporting youth engagement projects and/or youth advocacy initiatives facilitating focus groups or other consultations with a broad range of participants will be considered an asset.
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
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