Research Assistant 1 - #189923

Lawson Research Institute

St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON

Temporary Full Time

Salary Range: $26.01 - $32.51 /hour

Temporary Full Time position until approximately June 15, 2026, with potential for renewal, subject to the availability of work.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of Dr. Kristin Clemens in the role of Research Assistant 1. There is a broad range of responsibilities; this includes preparation and set up of ethics submissions; liaison with industry, patients, physicians and healthcare workers; management of documentation, database maintenance and participant recruitment. This is a 5 day (37.5 hours) per week position.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health-related field, however equivalent qualification/ work experience will be considered.
• Requires excellent interpersonal, supervisory, organizational and planning skills to work effectively in a high pressure environment and have the ability to deal with confidential matters.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Ability to communicate effectively general and scientific information both verbally and in writing at all levels;
• Ability to work independently and make decisions. Good judgement, initiative, tact and professional attitude in the workplace.
• Adaptable, flexible and resourceful. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Willing and able to work between hospital sites on a flexible schedule
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior clinical research experience
• Experience working in an academic/research environment
• Training in ICH/GCP guidelines
• Familiarity with LRI policies and procedures an asset
• Familiarity with national, international and provincial research funding agencies/ organizations that fund research would be a strong asset.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work in teams, e.g. including faculty, staff, students and residents.
  
  

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing