The Research Assistant will contribute to Ophthalmology Research by assisting with study administration. The study in which the co-op student will assist is a combination of healthcare and bio-health. Specifically, it will explore the clinical validation and workflow of a novel Artificial Intelligence platform to optimize product design for supporting physician decision-making and improving patient outcomes.

Specific Responsibilities:

- Processes and submits forms to the Research Ethics Board (REB)
- Obtains informed consent with appropriate support from the PI
- Contacts study subjects to book diagnostic/clinical tests, assessments, and appointments
- Administers, scores and records results for study tests (e.g., questionnaires)
- Assists with subject screening by accessing patient charts
- Collects data related to the study
- Develops and maintains filing systems for subject and study documentation
- Develops and maintains methods of tracking information through databases and spreadsheets
- Enters, summarizes, and analyses data using databases and/or spreadsheets
- Archives documentation related to the study once it has closed and develops and maintains a method of retrieval from storage
- Performs other related duties as required

Works effectively with others to foster trust and cooperation in the achievement of R&D; goals and project objectives.

Continuously undertakes introspection to understand current knowledge and skills in a changing environment, recognizes personal knowledge gaps,



undertakes independent action to actively seek targeted opportunities to acquire new knowledge and reflects on how new knowledge can be integrated and applied.

Critical Thinking/Decision-Making in R&D;

Analyzes, synthesizes and evaluates arguments, information and data and exercises sound judgement to solve problems and make timely decisions that strategically benefit the laboratory/organization’s R&D; activities and strategy.

Data Generation & Analysis

Collects, generates, analyzes and manages research data according to approved standards and model practices to ensure data integrity and optimize the value of the data.

Designing an R&D; Project

Defines the parameters and specifications of a R&D; project, including the project scope, objective, goals, resource requirements, project timeline and budget. Also designs the experiments and identifies the testing and validation methodologies that can be employed to create a manageable research/development project.

Digital Skills for R&D;

Makes effective use of the Internet and computer software to identify existing scientific activity relevant to the area of study, to investigate the depth and breadth of that research, to record and maintain data, to develop and disseminate reports and presentations,



and to drive R&D; and process digitalization with the use of contemporary approaches to data science, etc.

Effective Interpersonal Communication

Communicates in ways that create shared understanding, generate support for the achievement of goals and objectives and facilitate conflict resolution and problem-solving.

Knowledge Transfer

Shares and disseminates technical or scientific knowledge, experience and ideas from one individual or source to other individuals, groups or organizations for purposes such as building others’ knowledge, training them in a new process, ensuring reproducibility in the event of absence, creating efficiencies, preserving corporate memory, and providing a foundation for scientific collaboration and development.

Legal/Regulatory Compliance in R&D;

Manages R&D; documents, data, tools, resources, waste products, processes and procedures in accordance with relevant safety, security, environmental and ethical protocols, including intellectual property protection, to ensure legal protection and compliance with regulatory and funding requirements.

Managing Quality in R&D;

Implements and monitors the standard quality management processes to ensure that all R&D; activities are conducted according to required standards and create reproducible results in the tests performed, the data generated, the results reported and the products and technologies created.

Occupational Health & Safety in R&D;

Actively participates in/manages the health and safety program for R&D; staff and their

📌 Research Assistant – Ophthalmology (Halifax Regional Municipality)
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📍 Halifax Regional Municipality