Research Assistant, Department of Medicine - Calgary, Canada - The University of Calgary

The University of Calgary

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Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Description
This position reports to the Principal Investigator.
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Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Assist in collecting data, entering data, analyzing data, and managing and maintaining clinical research databases
Participate in the design and development of research processes including identification of methodologies, proposal development, recruitment strategies, and data analysis processes
Prepare research reports, contribute to the writing of manuscripts, and give presentations resulting from research activities
Coordinate a clinical research study, recruiting patients, scheduling, performing patient assessments, reimbursements, and coordination of physician exams and tests
Conduct literature reviews and knowledge syntheses
Complete and manage approvals for Alberta Health Services as necessary and required by the research ethics board
Manage own time and project tasks effectively. Demonstrate strong communication, team and interpersonal skills, and an ability to exercise judgment and take initiative to solve problems within established guidelines via conversation with the project lead
Perform basic procedures, including phlebotomy/blood draws
Knowledge and operation of databases as needed
Other duties as required

Qualifications / Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a healthrelated field and/or experience in a health care setting or health research required
Knowledge of quantitative research methods and statistics is an asset
Understanding of research biobanking procedures an asset
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet skills
Knowledge of research ethics and regulations for granting agencies (eg., Tri-Council)
Must be eager to develop new skills and to seek out new challenges
Excellent organization skills, including the ability to work independently and to multitask
A positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are critical to success
Knowledge of the University of Calgary processes and procedures is desirable

Application Deadline:
May 2, 2024

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the
_Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 1_.

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