Research Assistant - Research, Innovation & Discovery
Req ID: 195231
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: Research, Innovation & Discovery
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT short-assignment (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 3-Feb-25
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.
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About the Opportunity
The Research Assistant contributes to a particular research study or division by assisting with study administration, providing general administrative support, and maintaining study data. In this position, you will support ongoing studies by:
- Assisting in collecting, entering, and managing clinical and research data in compliance with study protocols
- Ensuring adherence to institutional and regulatory guidelines, including REB submissions and updates
- Liaising with study team members, clinical staff, and external collaborators to facilitate research activities
- Conducting literature searches and summaries to support research projects
- Preparing and maintaining detailed documentation, including progress reports and data summaries
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Currently enrolled in post-secondary education in a Health Science and/or Science related field required
- Completed post-secondary education in a Health Science and/or Science related field preferred
- Two years' research related experience preferred
- TCPS2: CORE Certification considered an asset
- CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or CCRA (Certified Clinical Research Associate) an asset
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet
- 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
- Ability to work well independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Skills and experience in promoting learning cultures that nurture equity, diversity and inclusivity with a focus on intersectional values, analysis, and actions, clinical humility, and the responsible use of power and privilege.
- Previous experience in a health care/research setting is an asset
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Full-Time, Long Assignment (75 hours bi-weekly)
- 6-month assignment starting as soon as possible
- This role requires you to be onsite and is based in Sydney, Nova Scotia
Compensation and Benefits
$22.34 - $27.92 Hourly
$43,564 - $54,455 Annually
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.