Research Assistant - Research, Innovation & Discovery
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
The Research Assistant contributes to a particular research study or division by assisting with study administration, by providing general administrative support and by maintaining study data.
- 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
- Acts as a point of contact by providing information or direction when answering, screening and referring telephone calls, emails, faxes and/or in-person inquiries
- Books meetings and organizes project work timelines and deadlines
- Completes reports in conjunction with the PI and/or Manager and/or Coordinator
- Provides support to Manager and/or Coordinator with project deliverables
- Processes and submits forms to Research Ethics Board (REB) – (training to be provided)
- Orders, maintains and monitors offices supplies
- Attends, records and distributes minutes for meetings
- Faxes, photocopies, books rooms, catering and meetings and other related clerical functions
- Coordinates incoming and outgoing mail and arranges for courier services
- Processes invoices and financial payments
- Acquires signatures for regulatory documents
- Collects data related to study
- Develops and maintains filing systems for subject and study documentation
- Files study documents, test results, etc
- Develops and maintains methods of tracking information through databases and spreadsheets
- Enters, summarizes and analyses data using database and/or spreadsheets
- Archives documentation related to study once it has closed and develops and maintains a method of retrieval from storage
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, or completed post-secondary education in a Health Science and/or Science related field required
- Two years’ research related experience preferred
- CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or CCRA (Certified Clinical Research Associate) an asset
- TCPS2: CORE Certification considered an asset
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet
- Proficiency with current Capital Health systems (STAR, PHS and/or LIS) an asset
- 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
- Two years related experience preferred
- Previous experience in a health care/research setting is an asset
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Long Assignment, Full-time / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
- July 2025 to July 2026, approximately 12 months
Compensation and Benefits
$22.78 - $28.48 Hourly
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.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Research Assistant - Research, Innovation & Discovery
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
The Research Assistant contributes to a particular research study or division by assisting with study administration, by providing general administrative support and by maintaining study data.
- 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
- Acts as a point of contact by providing information or direction when answering, screening and referring telephone calls, emails, faxes and/or in-person inquiries
- Books meetings and organizes project work timelines and deadlines
- Completes reports in conjunction with the PI and/or Manager and/or Coordinator
- Provides support to Manager and/or Coordinator with project deliverables
- Processes and submits forms to Research Ethics Board (REB) – (training to be provided)
- Orders, maintains and monitors offices supplies
- Attends, records and distributes minutes for meetings
- Faxes, photocopies, books rooms, catering and meetings and other related clerical functions
- Coordinates incoming and outgoing mail and arranges for courier services
- Processes invoices and financial payments
- Acquires signatures for regulatory documents
- Collects data related to study
- Develops and maintains filing systems for subject and study documentation
- Files study documents, test results, etc
- Develops and maintains methods of tracking information through databases and spreadsheets
- Enters, summarizes and analyses data using database and/or spreadsheets
- Archives documentation related to study once it has closed and develops and maintains a method of retrieval from storage
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, or completed post-secondary education in a Health Science and/or Science related field required
- Two years’ research related experience preferred
- CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or CCRA (Certified Clinical Research Associate) an asset
- TCPS2: CORE Certification considered an asset
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet
- Proficiency with current Capital Health systems (STAR, PHS and/or LIS) an asset
- 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
- Two years related experience preferred
- Previous experience in a health care/research setting is an asset
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Long Assignment, Full-time / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
- July 2025 to July 2026, approximately 12 months
Compensation and Benefits
$22.78 - $28.48 Hourly
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.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations