Requisition ID: 334019 Position Number: 20052472 Posting End Date: April 5, 2023 City: Winnipeg Site: St. Boniface Hospital Work Location: St. Boniface Hospital Department / Unit: Cardiac Salary Clearing Job Stream: Non-Clinical Union: Exempt-OT Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 05/01/2023 - 01/30/2024 Reason for Term: Other Leave FTE: 0.50 Anticipated Shift: Days;Non-Repeating (non-conforming) Daily Hours Worked: 7.50 Annual Base Hours: 1950
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Position Overview

Under the overall direction of the PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR(S), and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface General Hospital, the RESEARCH ASSISTANT is responsible for assisting with the co-ordination of various research projects. The RESEARCH ASSISTANT, is responsible for assisting the INVESTIGATOR(S) in various research related responsibilities, which include: participant recruitment and enrollment, as appropriate; assisting with the maintenance of source documents, case report forms, study correspondence, related study documents, and the study binder; preparation and submission of required regulatory documents for research; gathering and transcribing data for research studies; preparation, submission and follow-up of required committee and board approval(s) for the conduct of clinical research; preparing reports, regarding the project research activities on a regular basis; liaison with appropriate departments and external agencies, to ensure ongoing smooth operations of the research project; and performing other related duties as assigned and required.

Experience

• Recent experience in medical research and clinical trials, with working knowledge of clinical research. Phlebotomy skills are preferred.
• Experience with ethics protocol development, regulatory preparation, safety, monitoring and contract research organizations is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Word programs is required. Knowledge of databases, including electronic case report forms, is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Post-Secondary education in a scientific or health related discipline at a college or university level is required.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to prioritize, organize and complete multiple tasks/projects with accuracy.
• Ability to maintain information in a confidential manner.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients and their families.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective bargaining agreement
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.
Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.