Research Assistant - Psychiatry - Department of Research

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

2d•CA$23 - CA$29•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant supports research studies by coordinating study administration, participant scheduling and screening, data collection and management, and regulatory documentation while serving as a key point of contact for study-related inquiries. The role also provides administrative and project support by organizing meetings and timelines, maintaining study records and databases, processing financial and ethics documentation, and ensuring accurate filing, reporting, and achieving research materials.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

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 with current Capital Health systems (STAR, PHS and/or LIS) an asset
Previous experience in a health care/research setting is an asset
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred