Research Assistant - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Req ID: 162533

Company:
Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department:
RSH Hematology 890440

Type of Employment:
Casual
Hourly FT long-assignment (100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)**
Status:Management/Non Union
Position

Posting Closing Date: 9-Aug-23
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This is a reposted position. Current applicants are not required to re-apply

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.

If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity, this position plays an integral role in the testing and researching of many new treatments for hematological conditions.

The entire Hematology Research team is supportive and focused on the important work we do.

The position provides a structured environment, training and educational opportunities as it relates to research and Hematology, while allowing for autonomy.

While all research positions are term positions (renewable each year), Hematology Research is the largest clinical trials research group in Atlantic Canada and as such has a very stable flow of work allowing positions to be extended each year.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Hematology Research, and under the direction of the Research Nurse Coordinator, the Research Assistant plays an important role in the execution of a clinical trial.

The Research Assistant works closely with the Research Nurse Coordinator and Hematologist in ensuring data points are captured/entered into database; booking appointments/testing, calling patients, assisting with study administration and preparing lab kits for specimen collection.

About the Opportunity:

40% Study/Clinical Trial Administration- Completes Case Report Forms in conjunction with PI, Manager and/or Coordinator

Processes & submits forms to Research Ethics Board (REB)
Prepares specimens for shipment
Administers, scores & records results for study tests

30% Administrative Support- Acts as point of contact by providing information/direction when answering, screening & referring inquiries

Replies to correspondence & composes/edits letters, documents, etc
Orders & maintains supplies
Attends, records & distributes minutes for meetings
Faxes, photocopies, books rooms, catering & meetings, etc
Coordinates incoming/outgoing mail & arranges for courier services
Processes invoices & financial payments
Acquires signatures for regulatory documents

25% Data management- Collects data related to study

Files study documents, test results, etc
Develops/maintains methods of tracking information through databases & spreadsheets
Enters, summarizes & analyses data using database/spreadsheets
Archives documentation related to study, develops/maintains method of retrieval from storage

5% Performs other related duties as required

About You:

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

Completed or currently enrolled in post-secondary education in a Health Science and/or Science related field required
Two years' research related experience preferred
Medical Terminology course preferred
Knowledge of hematological disorders is an asset
CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or CCRA (Certified Clinical Research Associate) an asset
TCPS2: CORE Certification considered an asset
Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification an asset
Experience in data collection and data entry is an asset
Proficiency with current NSHealth systems (STAR, PHS and/or LIS) an asset
Effective communication, problem solving and decision making skills
Ability to draft, format and edit office correspondence
Well developed organizational, time management and daily planning skills