Research Analyst - Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder
About The Position
The Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder (CYBD) is a clinical research program focused on youth bipolar disorder. CYBD activities include intervention studies, observational studies, biological studies, and knowledge translation relevant to youth bipolar disorder. The focus population is youth who have bipolar disorder or who have a first degree relative with bipolar disorder. CYBD is seeking a full-time, contract (12 months) Research Analyst. The incumbent will report to the Director of CYBD and join a clinical research team working on a number of research studies examining bipolar disorder. In this position, you will be responsible for working both autonomously and in a team of research staff to achieve study targets.
Requirements
- Conduct reliable diagnostic interviews with youth with bipolar disorder and their families including the Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School Age Children, Present and Life Version (KSADS-PL), the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5) and the Adolescent Longitudinal Interval Follow-up Evaluation (ALIFE) and administer validated questionnaires.
- Take physical measurements including height, weight, abdominal circumference, and blood pressure.
- Conduct laboratory procedures that involve preparing blood samples for analyses (e.g. using a centrifuge, pipetting blood serum).
- Assist with the proper freezer storage of blood and saliva samples.
- With guidance and supervision from the director, research manager, and research coordinators, assist with the day-to-day operations of multiple studies.
- Liaise with investigators, study staff, and clinical staff to ensure the consistency and quality of all study procedures.
- Monitor project requirements in order to ensure that data and procedure flow are in accordance with study protocols.
- Prepare research ethics board applications and maintain study compliance with all terms.
- Participate in the collection, delivery, entry, and verification of data via REDCap.
- Maintain easily accessible records of participant contact, participant recruitment, participant tracking, participant interviews, the return of self-reports, and issuance of participant payments.
- Attend and participate in all project-related meetings, including regular staff meetings and research team meetings.
- Assist with preparing and submitting grant applications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Conduct reliable diagnostic interviews with youth with bipolar disorder and their families including the Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School Age Children, Present and Life Version (KSADS-PL), the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5) and the Adolescent Longitudinal Interval Follow-up Evaluation (ALIFE) and administer validated questionnaires.
- Take physical measurements including height, weight, abdominal circumference, and blood pressure.
- Conduct laboratory procedures that involve preparing blood samples for analyses (e.g. using a centrifuge, pipetting blood serum).
- Assist with the proper freezer storage of blood and saliva samples.
- With guidance and supervision from the director, research manager, and research coordinators, assist with the day-to-day operations of multiple studies.
- Liaise with investigators, study staff, and clinical staff to ensure the consistency and quality of all study procedures.
- Monitor project requirements in order to ensure that data and procedure flow are in accordance with study protocols.
- Prepare research ethics board applications and maintain study compliance with all terms.
- Participate in the collection, delivery, entry, and verification of data via REDCap.
- Maintain easily accessible records of participant contact, participant recruitment, participant tracking, participant interviews, the return of self-reports, and issuance of participant payments.
- Attend and participate in all project-related meetings, including regular staff meetings and research team meetings.
- Assist with preparing and submitting grant applications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
