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

The University of Calgary

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Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Position Overview

This position reports to the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) Calgary Site Research Coordinator under the direction of the Local Site Principal Investigator.

Following established standard operating procedures, the Research Assistant will assist the CLSA in data collection with study participants.

The Research Assistant will be responsible for contacting and managing CLSA participants, conducting interviews in-home and on-site through use of various questionnaires and physical assessment measures, while ensuring data collection is accurate along with good documentation.

This is recurring part-time position. Recurring part-time employees are hourly employees engaged to perform work on an irregular schedule.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
Conducting interviews and data collection
Maintaining ethical and confidentiality standards
Assisting in the implementation of the project
Contacting and managing study participants, conducting inhome interviews, and ensuring good quality data collection
Establishing and maintaining good relationships with all research team members and study participants
Ensuring proper research methodology and handing of all research materials is observed

Qualifications / Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Ability and experience working with the public
Knowledge of medical terminology
Previous research experience would be a strong asset
Excellent time management, interpersonal and communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work as a team member
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Excel)
Possess a positive attitude within a work environment
Access to a vehicle is required for inhome visits

Application Deadline:
March 31, 2023

Additional Information
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the
_Operational/Administrative Job Family, Phase II_.

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