Clinical Research Assistant

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

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Job Summary
The Pacific Parkinsons Research Centre is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Assistant to join our multidisciplinary research this role you will play a vital part in advancing our studies by using your strong communication skills to recruit and engage with research participants most of whom are individuals living with Parkinsons disease. As a Clinical Research Assistant you will support participant recruitment and testing which may involve non-invasive brain stimulation behavioral tasks wearable sensor use validated clinical scales and neuroimaging techniques like EEG and fMRI. The successful candidate will also help design and implement studies and evaluate the effectiveness of experimental designs. Additionally you will provide support to research staff and physicians and maintain close interaction with research participants throughout the study process.

Organizational Status
The Research Assistant will report to the Research Lab Manager and Principal Investigator of the study and will work closely with graduate students fellows and research staff from different departments on campus.

Work Performed
Reviews electronic medical record (EMR) charts for recruitment of appropriate research participants

in a respectful and confidential manner.

Recruits and screens potential movement disorders patients by telephone according to general study criteria.

Addresses any general study queries from the community or from other research personnel.

Maintains a detailed tracking log of participants.

Obtain informed consent and explain studies to research participants.

Assist in applications to the Ethics Board with amendments as needed

Performs patient study visits ensuring accurate and timely data collection in modalities such as non-invasive brain stimulation EEG fMRI wearable sensors. Excellent communication skills and work ethic is required and essential.

Perform clinical assessments such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and the Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinsons Disease Rating Scale (MDSUPDRS)

Documentation is key: Create and maintain detailed documentation of all recruitment processes and acquired data during study visits.

Monitor and trouble-shoot electronic resources teach experimental techniques to students post-doctoral fellows scientists and other researchers.

Perform literature searches when required. Participate in seminars group meetings and conferences. Prepare abstracts manuscripts presentations and educational materials.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors made could influence the ability of the PI to meet critical deadlines as well as compromise the results of research projects and affect funding applications thereby impacting the credibility of the Investigator. Poor decisions may be damaging to the reputation of and cause financial loss to the Principal Investigator The Centre the Research Institute and the University.

Supervision Received
The Research Assistant will work closely with researchers graduate students and clinical fellows. Direct supervision will be provided by the Research Lab Manager and Principal investigator of the study.

Supervision Given
None

Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives including perspectives in conflict with ones own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or Graduation from a technical college or institute. (eg. Health Science Public Health Neuroscience). Minimum of 3 years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in interacting with patient populations in a respectful and confidential manner.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven verbal communication writing and editing skills including the ability to accurately summarize and communicate information.

• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to show initiative and take an active role in project planning and support.

• Proven organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload and the flexibility to adjust to changing work plans schedules and deadlines.

• Ability to work independently under the supervision of senior scientists.

• Computer proficiency including use of Word PubMed and Linux.

• Well-organized and attention to detail in data collection and record-keeping.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Prior experience with EEG preferred but not necessary.

Note: This position involves working with patient data and strict adherence to privacy and ethical guidelines is required.

If you are passionate about advancing the field of Parkinsons disease research and are excited about the prospect of improving patient care through cutting-edge technology we encourage you to apply for this position. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and contributing to cutting-edge research at the Pacific Parkinson Research Centre UBC.