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**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 SickKids Lupus Research Program in the Division of Rheumatology is seeking a Clinical Research Project Assistant to join our team. The SickKids Lupus Research Program strives to improve outcomes for children and adolescents with systemic lupus erythematosus through multidisciplinary research. Working closely with the Principal Investigator (PI), the project assistant will assist with projects related to childhood-onset lupus. The project assistant will perform study activities including subject recruitment and data collection, study administration, preparing consents and paperwork required by the Research Ethics Board (REB) and organizing data entry and analysis. The project assistant will also assist in the preparation of study results, including presentations, progress reports, and manuscripts. The project assistant will also work collaboratively with a team of physicians, nurses, psychologists, researchers, and other project staff. **Here''s What You Get to Do:** * Assist the PI with conducting studies, including subject recruitment and consent, conducting study visits, data management, development of timelines, monitoring of progress, and tracking of deadlines * Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding study participation * Assist with questionnaire and database design * Perform patient interviews and assessments as required by study protocols * Perform data management including checking data for accuracy and completeness, scoring data, entering data and data cleaning * Assist with design/development of promotional materials/newsletters * Assist with applications for Research Ethics Board approvals and revisions; develop informed consent documents * Facilitate protocol adherence, including study binders and checklists of eligibility; monitor, report and track adverse events related to studies * Contribute to preparation of reports, presentations, and manuscripts * Participate in in-services on study requirements; keep abreast of regulations and policies governing clinical research; attend relevant departmental meetings or rounds in order to increase knowledge and understanding * Co-supervise (with PI) trainees, students, volunteers * Encourage and foster collaborative relationships with the healthcare and research team at SickKids, and other participating centres **Here''s What You''ll Need** * Post-secondary degree in a health-related discipline; Master''s degree in health-related discipline is preferred * Previous clinical research experience is preferred * Effective written and verbal communication, interpersonal, facilitation and organizational skills * Excellent computer skills (strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database navigation) * Excellent knowledge of reference management software (EndNote, Mendeley, Reference Manager, etc.) * Experience with statistical software (e.g. Stata, R, SPSS) and electronic database management (e.g. REDCap) is an asset * Qualitative interview and qualitative data analysis experience is an asset * Experience with scientific graph and figure design is an asset * Experience with knowledge translation and lay communications is an asset * Demonstrated interest in and/or work experience related to: the health of children and adolescents, particularly in the context of chronic illness * Demonstrated ability to: 1) be self-motivated and self-directed 2) work independently, with minimal supervision, and within a team, 3) utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and 4) be detail-oriented while maintaining view of the larger scope * A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives **Employment Type:** Full-time temporary 1 year contract, 1.0 FTE #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 with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. 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