Research Associate, Research Services - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID: 177690

Company:
Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central Zone, Centre for Clinical Research - QEII

Department:
Hematology Research

Type of Employment:
Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Status:
Management/Non Union
Position**
Posting Closing Date: 23-Apr-24

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada.

We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province.

Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health's Research, Innovation and Discovery portfolio is transforming health care delivery and improving the health of all Nova Scotians by leading initiatives that deliver high-impact health care solutions and developing strategic partnerships with clinical champions, industry, healthcare foundations, governments and academic partners.

By pairing leading researchers, innovators, and clinicians with entrepreneurs through our newly formed Health Innovation, Research and Discovery Hub, their creative solutions are improving health and health care while also contributing directly to Nova Scotia's economy.

About the Opportunity

We are a dynamic group of over 25 dedicated research staff working closely with our Hematologists to bring the best of treatments to our patients.

We also conduct our own Health Canada regulated, randomized, controlled trials where we take on the role of sponsor.

We are presently looking to fill a Research Associate position in Hematology Research to work under the direction of the Project Manager/Associate Director, Hematology Research for the EPCATIII study.

We are the study sponsor and have 17 participating hospitals across Canada.

This position entails the following:

Confers with the Lead Investigator-Sponsor or Project Manager on project/study progress, compliance and interpretation
Maintains, stores and retrieves study documentation
Assists in orienting new Research staff as required
Assists in report composition
Plans, develops and coordinates projects in consultation with key stakeholders
Prepares documents for the submission to the REB for study/project approval and closure
Participates in submission of grants to funding agencies
Liaises with programmers on production of required data sets
Conducts systematic reviews of the literature
Other related duties as required

About You:

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Bachelor's degree in a health sciences or social sciences discipline (e.g. epidemiology, community/public health, biostatistics or health economics)
CCRP or other research designation
Understanding of medical terminology
Minimum of two years research experience
Strong demonstrated working knowledge of ICH-GCP and Health Canada regulations, preferred
Previous experience running Health Canada regulated investigator driven research, preferred
Familiarity with health records
Strong organizational and communication skills
Strong report writing skills
Effective interpersonal, communication and teaching skills
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
Effective research and analytical thinking skills
Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and rapportbuilding skills
Ability to work well independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment

Your Application

Successful Applicants are required to provide a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

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Hours of Work:

Long Assignment, Full-Time (75 hours bi-weekly)