Research Associate

1 week ago

Kingston, Ontario, Canada Queen's University Full time

About Queen's University
Queen's University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting.

We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.

Come work with us

Job Summary


The schedule for this position requires the incumbent to work flexible hours, as required in support of ongoing research projects.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate the clinical trials and other projects, including assessing, developing and executing strategies to support new initiatives.
  • Design, test, and implement experimental protocols under the guidance of various PI's. Conduct procedures, observe and record results. Develop and maintain data logs.
  • Use independent judgement to adapt procedures as the need arises. Participate in experimental design and optimization, as required by the PI.
  • Collaborate on solutions to improve existing processes, and lead the implementation of solutions.
  • Communicate research results and current information in the field to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Liaise with other staff, labs, and outside agencies in order to stay aware of developments and foster collaborative research efforts.
  • Coordinate and use qualitative data collection strategies including internet searches, qualitative interviews with a range of stakeholders, document analysis and observation.
  • Review literature related to the project topics, prepare summaries of these reviews and collaborate with research teams to determine the impact on research projects.
  • Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual reports to funding agencies.
  • Develop and prepare resource materials (products of the research). Collaborate with research teams to prepare presentation materials. Present results on behalf of project teams and provide regular updates at team meetings.
  • Prepare summary project reports and ministry reports, as requested. Contribute to/coauthor manuscripts.
  • Liaise with external agencies and institutions for the purpose of gathering information related to project activities and to coordinate meetings.
  • Carry out project plans within allocated budgets.
  • Supervise junior staff and students, as needed specific to each project. Allocate responsibilities and tasks to junior staff and students and coordinate activities of team members.
  • Perform administrative duties including scheduling, ordering supplies, bookkeeping, and record keeping. Handle financial aspects of purchases and salary payments, as necessary. Budget monitoring and expense reporting using acQuire and other internal software.
  • Undertake other duties in support of the department.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • University degree in a relevant field. Postgraduate degree at the Masters level or equivalent is considered an asset.
  • Previous experience (minimum 3 to 5 years) working in a research environment, conducting research and analysis. Previous experience involving informed consents and data collection is considered an asset.
  • Completion of or willingness to complete GCP & TCPS 2 CORE training.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Specialized training or experience in clinical trials and project management is considered an asset.
  • Understanding of research design, procedures, guidelines and standards governing clinical research is considered an asset.
  • Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

  • Respect diversity and promote inclusion in the workplace.
  • Interpersonal and communications skills (both verbal and written) to deal with a diverse variety of individuals in a professional manner and to provide clear and accurate information.
  • Welldeveloped research skills, including the ability to locate, review, synthesize and summarize relevant research information.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and deal with multiple demands.
  • Welldeveloped skills in the preparation of informative and engaging presentations.
  • Timemanagement, and organizational skills as well as the capacity to take initiative, solve problems and suggest solutions.
  • Ability to work independently as needed.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment with regard to the need for supervision and guidance.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with professionals in a teamoriented environment.
  • Familiarity with data analysis (qualitative and quantitative).
  • Interviewing skills for data collection.
  • Experience in office administration and bookkeeping.

DECISION MAKING:

  • Decide when and how to adapt procedures as need arises.
  • Decide on relevant literature to review.
  • Decide the structure, format and content of literature review summaries.
  • Decide how to collate, store and analyze data and prepare for presentation.

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