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Req ID: 222611

Location: Central Zone, Centre for Clinical Research - QEII

Department: RSH 892504

Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Management/Non Union Position

Posting Closing Date: 22-Jul-26

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the KRINS Research Manager, the Research Assistant contributes by working full time on-site at the Centre for Clinical Research and completing assigned research duties within our Central Zone Renal Program clinical areas. This includes performing patient-facing study related tasks, collecting and maintaining study data, and providing general administrative support. We are an interdisciplinary team with a broad range of research interests that reflect the complexities of kidney disease and kidney transplantation. Through our research, we aim to improve care and quality of life for adults living with kidney disease.

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 Nova Scotia Health systems (OPOR CIS, OneContent, etc.) an asset Effective communication, problem solving and decision-making skills Well-developed organizational, time management and daily planning skills Ability to work well independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team environment 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

Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly Approximately 24 months

Compensation And Benefits

$23.34 - $29.17 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.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

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.