Clinical Research Project Assistant, Department of Otolaryngology
About the role
About SickKids
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.
Position Description
The Research Assistant will support the Clinical Research Project Coordinator and research team in carrying out clinical studies in the Department of Otolaryngology. The primary focus of this role is to assist with patient recruitment and enrollment, as well as provide support for study-related activities including data collection, preparation of research materials, and maintenance of study records.
Here's What You'll Get To Do:
- Assist with identifying and recruiting eligible patients for clinical research studies.
- Provide patients and families with study information and obtain consent under supervision.
- Support the preparation and organization of study documents, binders, and promotional materials.
- Assist with scheduling study visits and coordinating logistics with clinical teams.
- Conduct or assist with patient interviews and surveys as required by study protocols.
- Support data collection, entry, and quality control.
- Maintain research charts and ensure study documentation is complete and accurate.
- Help with literature searches and preparation of presentations or reports.
- Participate in team meetings and departmental rounds to enhance knowledge of study processes.
- Collaborate with research staff, trainees, and volunteers as needed.
Here's What You'll Need:
- Bachelor's degree in a health sciences or related discipline (or current enrollment in such a program).
- Prior research experience is an asset.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Comfort interacting with patients and families in a clinical environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Here's What You'll Love:
- Enhancing children's health and changing the lives of children and their families every day
- A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you'll be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
- An academic and learning environment, awards and bursaries, mentoring programs, and a focus on continuous improvement.
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary Employment (10 months, 35.0 hours per week)
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Our Commitment to Diversity
SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.
Accessibility & Accommodation
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
How To Apply
Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
About The Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada’s most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally.
Its mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system.
SickKids is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, consistent and coordinated approach to paediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families.
SickKids is proud of its vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.™
Clinical Research Project Assistant, Department of Otolaryngology
About the role
About SickKids
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.
Position Description
The Research Assistant will support the Clinical Research Project Coordinator and research team in carrying out clinical studies in the Department of Otolaryngology. The primary focus of this role is to assist with patient recruitment and enrollment, as well as provide support for study-related activities including data collection, preparation of research materials, and maintenance of study records.
Here's What You'll Get To Do:
- Assist with identifying and recruiting eligible patients for clinical research studies.
- Provide patients and families with study information and obtain consent under supervision.
- Support the preparation and organization of study documents, binders, and promotional materials.
- Assist with scheduling study visits and coordinating logistics with clinical teams.
- Conduct or assist with patient interviews and surveys as required by study protocols.
- Support data collection, entry, and quality control.
- Maintain research charts and ensure study documentation is complete and accurate.
- Help with literature searches and preparation of presentations or reports.
- Participate in team meetings and departmental rounds to enhance knowledge of study processes.
- Collaborate with research staff, trainees, and volunteers as needed.
Here's What You'll Need:
- Bachelor's degree in a health sciences or related discipline (or current enrollment in such a program).
- Prior research experience is an asset.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Comfort interacting with patients and families in a clinical environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Here's What You'll Love:
- Enhancing children's health and changing the lives of children and their families every day
- A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you'll be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
- An academic and learning environment, awards and bursaries, mentoring programs, and a focus on continuous improvement.
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary Employment (10 months, 35.0 hours per week)
#LI-DNI
Our Commitment to Diversity
SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.
Accessibility & Accommodation
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
How To Apply
Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
About The Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada’s most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally.
Its mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system.
SickKids is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, consistent and coordinated approach to paediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families.
SickKids is proud of its vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.™