Research Assistant (SRI) - Evaluative Clinical Sciences - Casual 2026-16517

Sunnybrook Research Institute is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support an ongoing clinical research project. This casual position is well suited for a Bachelor’s-level graduate with relevant experience and a strong interest in clinical data collection, REDCap database development, and EMR-based research.

The successful candidate will play a key role in building and maintaining a REDCap database using data extracted from Sunnybrook’s electronic medical record (EMR) system, ensuring accurate and high-quality data capture to support research objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain a REDCap database in accordance with study protocols and data requirements
• Extract, review, and abstract clinical data from Sunnybrook’s EMR system
• Perform data entry, cleaning, validation, and quality assurance checks
• Develop and maintain data dictionaries and supporting documentation
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of study data
• Collaborate with investigators and research staff to address data queries and updates
• Adhere to Sunnybrook policies, research ethics guidelines, and data privacy requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (e.g., Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, Clinical Research, Biostatistics), Master’s Degree an asset
• Demonstrated experience with REDCap (database build and/or management)
• Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical data abstraction
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage large datasets
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospital-based or academic clinical research
• Familiarity with research ethics (REB), confidentiality, and data governance standards
• Experience supporting data-intensive research studies

Qualified applicants should forward their resume along with a cover letter.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted. 

Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.