Research Technician (SRI) - Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), ALS Research Centre - Regular Full-time 2024-8848

Research Technician - Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS),

ALS Research Centre, Sunnybrook Research Institute

Status: Regular Full-Time

Hours: 37.5 per week; Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm, some flexibility required.

Reporting To: Principal Investigator Dr. Agessandro Abrahao       

The ALS Research Department at Sunnybrook Research Institute is seeking a Regular Full-time TMS Technician. Sunnybrook’s ALS Research Department is a world leading ALS clinic affiliated with the University of Toronto, Neurosciences Program, delivering expert care to people and families living with ALS. The department includes a multi-disciplinary team and a large clinical research program with numerous observational and interventional studies. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that uses short magnetic pulses directed to the brain to stimulate brain cells.  At our department, this novel brain stimulation technique is delivered as part of clinical research studies to people with ALS. The technician will report to the neurologists and PI and join a productive clinical research team investigating the use of TMS for understanding of the changes in the brain related to ALS. 

Key Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• The technician will be responsible for the administration of TMS to research participants using research treatment protocols. TMS will be applied as per the protocol outlined by one of the PI at our center.
• Participate in a TMS training process under the supervision of the PI who will provide technical training. 
• Participate in the technical setup and maintenance of TMS lab infrastructure.
• Assist with patient recruitment and consent.
• Provide education and dissemination of information about the research studies to patients, families, and ALS professionals.
• Perform data entry and clerical duties including maintenance of study files/records.
• Work within Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) and observe Hospital rules and regulations, policies, procedures, practices, safety procedures and current legislation, in particular the Human Rights Code regarding discrimination and harassment.
• Ensure the confidentiality of patient, employee, and Hospital information at all times.
• Work cooperatively and constructively with the other members of staff.
• Perform the above functions in a manner which reflects SHSC Hospital philosophy and mission of service, while promoting and maintaining good public relations with patients, visitors, and staff.

• Candidates must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a health-related field. Graduate or professional degree an asset.
• Experience working as a clinical technologist is preferred.
• 1 year of experience interacting with patients is mandatory.
• Proven interpersonal skills, self-directed, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills, including the ability to familiarize with new software tools, is preferred
• Confidence in all components of Microsoft Office is required.  Experience with research databases such as REDCap is preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with Sunnybrook expertise

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume, cover letter and contact information of two references, to the attention of Dr. Agessandro Abrahao at: shirley.pham@sunnybrook.ca

We would like to thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices 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

Please be advised that to be eligible for employment at Sunnybrook, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.