Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system - a world where Mental Health is Health.To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at:To view our Land Acknowledgment, please clickClinical Genetics Research at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is seeking a full-time, contract (12 months) Research Assistant 1 to assist with ongoing studies in the field of clinical genetics. The aim of Clinical Genetics Research is to determine the genetic and non-genetic causes of complex disease including major psychiatric illnesses, especially schizophrenia. The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting the director and other investigators in clinical genetic research studies. Duties will relate to many aspects of research, such as database maintenance (in MS Access, including collecting, updating, entering, checking and analyzing data, using MS Access and SAS, coding and organizing research data, as well as assisting in preparing grant applications and presentation. Your work with ensure data integrity with Progency. You will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 250 College Street.The successful applicant will have a secondary school diploma or equivalent. Experience working or volunteering in a clinical research setting is strongly preferred. Possessing excellent computer skills and the ability to perform pedigree-drawing are essential (Access, SAS & Progency, as well as WordPerfect, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). Preference will be given to applicants with previous research experience with 22q deletion syndrome, especially with hands on experience with MS Access, statistical analysis software SAS, pedigree-drawing program Progency and familiarity with medical terminology and a background in education. MEDLINE research and website development experience would be considered assets. Some knowledge of SQL language and Progeny or Cyrillic preferred Successful applicants will have excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills, clinical/research experience, be highly accurate in their work, able to pay high attention to detail, and able to work well in a fast-paced environment independently as well as part of a team. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.If you are interested in this position, please ensure that you apply before 5pm EST of the closing date. If your application is received past 5pm EST of the closing date, your application will not be accepted.CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.
