Research Assistant - Dermatology

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

$27–$33 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time, Temporary
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Oct 14, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 3 days per week

Job summary

The Research Assistant will be responsible for recruiting study participants, obtaining informed consent, and performing dermatological imaging. They will also assist with manuscript preparation, data entry, and maintaining research files to ensure study integrity.

Job details

Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice. Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone. Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario. This is a Temporary Part-Time opportunity that will be 3 days onsite. Type: Replacement Duration: 12 months Description of Research Project or Team This job is funded out of the Women’s College Hospital Breakthrough Challenge. We are working on a project that evaluates the use of infrared thermal imaging (IRT) to objectively visualize inflammation and itch in common dermatologic conditions, addressing limitations of visual assessment and subjective reporting—especially in patients with skin of colour. In a 12-month study of 220 adults, thermal imaging will be compared with patient-reported itch and standard clinical scoring systems to assess diagnostic alignment, patient understanding, engagement, and satisfaction. By making inflammation visible regardless of skin tone, the study aims to improve equity, support shared decision-making, and demonstrate a scalable, patient-centered approach to dermatologic care. Summary of Duties, but not limited to: Travelling to Women’s College Hospital to help take dermatological images of patient conditions. Assist with submission of manuscripts to scientific journals – may involve creating tables, figures, proof reading, preparation of cover letter, coordinating documents to sign, electronic submission Responsible for recruiting participants in person to collect study participant data including obtaining informed consent. Responsible for imaging, storing and curating images of dermatological conditions from patient data. Assist with creation and dissemination of knowledge translation material including presentations, posters and manuscripts. Some understanding of research design and research ethics Responsible for conducting telephone, online, or in-person recruitment interviews to collect study participant data including obtaining informed consent Prepares detailed notes of all interactions with participants Completes data entry and quality control ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data collection; may investigate missing or invalid data and prepare data sets Help maintain research files to store, access, and retrieve study data as specified at one or more sites Communicates with Research Coordinator and/or Principal Investigator to provide updates Schedules and attends research meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting minutes May prepare and mail out/email follow-up questionnaires to research participants or collaborators Prioritizes and monitors various study deadlines for their own work Provides other administrative support as required, including filing, photocopying, acquiring signatures and CV maintenance May assist team members with preparing materials for proposals, progress reports, presentations, and publications May assist in the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and the interpretation of results As a role model and champion, you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care. The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in a related field required. Graduate degree preferred. Some experience in a health research setting preferred Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communications skills Work efficiently under pressure with strong judgement and decision-making skills Previous experience working on clinical studies, human ethics protocols and research experience is strongly preferred Excellent organizational and time management skills Well-developed interpersonal and customer service skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Mastery of MS Office applications including Excel, Outlook, Access and Word an asset Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all Why Choose Us? Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence. Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP). Women’s College Hospital may use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools during various points in the recruitment and selection processes. Please note that third-party job boards may apply their own automated features when displaying or promoting this posting. Women’s College Hospital has no control over these external platform tools. If you suspect any recruitment related advertising, communication or content did not originate from Women’s College Hospital, please report it immediately by providing the relevant details to WCH Job Advertisement Fraud Reporting Form. Employment at Women’s College Hospital is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and proof of immunity and vaccination status for vaccine-preventable diseases, in alignment with WCH Communicable Disease Surveillance protocols. Successful candidates will be required to complete the Employee, Physician and Volunteer Immunization Record Submission Form and the Pre-Placement Health Review Form prior to commencing employment. Submission instructions will be provided in the new hire package and all requirements must be satisfied prior to commencing employment. Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in a related field, with a graduate degree preferred. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are required, along with experience in a health research setting.