Research Assistant - Hematology (204335)
Research Assistant - Hematology (204335)
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Job Description
Req ID: 204335
Location: CentralZoneCentre for Clinical Research - QEII
Department: RSH Hematology 890440
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Management/Non UnionPosition
Posting Closing Date: 9-Jun-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. Were 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 by providing general administrative support and by maintaining study data.
40% Study/Clinical Trial Administration
Completes Case Report Forms in conjunction with PI Manager and/or Coordinator
Processes & submits forms to Research Ethics Board (REB)
Prepares specimens for shipment
Contacts study subjects to book diagnostic/clinical tests assessments & appointments
Administers scores & records results for study tests
Assists with subject screening by accessing patient charts
30% Administrative Support
Acts as point of contact by providing information/direction when answering screening & referring inquiries
Replies to correspondence & composes/edits letters documents etc
Orders & maintains supplies
Attends records & distributes minutes for meetings
Faxes photocopies books rooms catering & meetings etc
Coordinates incoming/outgoing mail & arranges for courier services
Processes invoices & financial payments
Acquires signatures for regulatory documents
25% Data management
Collects data related to study
Develops/maintains filing systems for subject & study documentation
Files study documents test results etc
Develops/maintains methods of tracking information through databases & spreadsheets
Enters summarizes & analyses data using database/spreadsheets
Archives documentation related to study develops/maintains method of retrieval from storage
5% Performs other related duties as required
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Completed or currently enrolled in post-secondary education in a Health Science and/or Science related field required
- Two years research related experience preferred
- Medical Terminology course preferred
- Knowledge of hematological disorders is an asset
- CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or CCRA (Certified Clinical Research Associate) an asset
- TCPS2: CORE Certification considered an asset
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification an asset
- Experience in data collection and data entry is an asset
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word Access Excel PowerPoint) email and internet
- Proficiency with current NSHealth 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
- 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.
Once Youve 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.
Employment Type
Gig
