- -Undergraduate Degree in Psychology Life Sciences or other related discipline preferred
- -Masters Degree preferred
- -Specialization as a certified clinical research associate (CCRA) preferred
- -Minimum 5 years participation in related work environment or equivalent education and training
- -Knowledge of medical terminology
- -Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
- Experience in the utilization of statistical software (e.g. SPSS) strongly preferred
- -Literature searching skills
- -Time management and scheduling skills
- -Interpersonal and communication skills to gather information from participants in the research study
- -Attention to detail and to ensure accuracy of work
- -Organizational skills and ability to set priorities to meet project and task deadlines
- -Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities
Responsibilities
- -Arranging participant payment and parking passes for participants (payment from primary investigator accounts)
- -Co-ordination of “Consent to Contact” database
- -Collect blood (venipuncture) urine and swab samples
- -Assist with study co-ordination
- -Assist in preparation and maintenance of Clinical Research Files (CRFs)
- -Filing and maintenance of study records in storage room
- -Monitoring of study equipment (e.g. cold storage) and ensure study equipment is in keeping with regulatory standards
- -Photocopying and arranging printing of study materials
- -Works under explicit direction and defined guideline to assist in administrative duties associated with patient recruitment
- -May assist in conducting telephone or clinical recruitment interviews to collect study participant data
- -May assist in scheduling patient meetings and/or the administration of various tests related to the research project.
- -Prepares detailed notes of all interactions with participant and transfers data to appropriate system
- -Follows instruction to maintain documentation records and study-related hardware/equipment for the study and may be required to assist in transcribing interview notes
- -Compiles processes and enters data into electronic databases with accuracy and attention to detail.
- -Validates that the correct information is entered and follows up to obtain missing or outstanding information and/or to resolve discrepancies in the information
- -Organization of journal club research meeting and educational seminars – room bookings liaise with speakers room set-up
- -Assist with event planning
- -Assist with Grand Rounds and Clinical Rounds preparation
- -Maintenance and preparation of academic and Common CVs – all faculty
- -Reporting to SJHH Research Administration on faculty productivity (required bi-annually)
- -Managing/ updating faculty academic websites including SJHH McMaster and ResearchGate profiles
- -Helping with formatting and submission of ma
📌 Research Assistant (Canada)
🏢 St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
📍 Canada
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