Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Rheumatology
Reports to: Clinical Research Manager
Salary range: $34.57 to $43.20 per hour
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary Part-Time (1 year with a possibility of extension)
Closing Date: November 13, 2026
Position Summary
The Lupus Program at The Centre for Prognosis Studies in Rheumatic Diseases (CPSRD) located at Toronto Western Hospital has a focus on diagnosis, treatment and genetic factors of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and has an outstanding tradition of combining scientific rigor with practical relevance. The lupus program is currently conducting a study with a multidisciplinary team (rheumatology, psychology/neuropsychology, neurology) examining the assessment of cognitive function in adult SLE patients. The Clinical Research Analyst will complete all psychometric testing for this cognitive function research project.
Duties
- Administer and score standardized cognitive and neuropsychological assessments for adult patients with SLE participating in the research study
- Ensure psychometric testing is conducted according to established protocols and standardized procedures
- Enter, verify, and manage research data while ensuring data quality and confidentiality
- Maintain accurate research records, source documentation, and study databases
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary research team, including rheumatologists, psychologists/neuropsychologists, neurologists, and research staff
- Maintain testing materials, equipment, and study inventories
- Participate in research meetings and contribute to study-related publications or presentations when appropriate
- Bachelor degree in Psychology coupled with significant directly related experience; Master of Arts or Science in Psychology preferred
- One year of previous full time experience administering and scoring cognitive and neuropsychological psychometric tests required
- The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their competency to administer a range of neuropsychological assessment tools
- Previous experience working in a third party funded environment preferred
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a busy environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong computer skills; experience using MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook
- Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control
- Analytical, evaluative, and critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of scientific research principles, practices, and protocols preferred
- Ability to communicate complex technical information in a manner easily understood by non-technical personnel
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
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UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.