Research Assistant

5 days ago


New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time
Salary range

The salary range for this position is CAD $ $32.50 / hour
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Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations. Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

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Effective October 26th, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization "WHO" approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

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Detailed Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

Provides support to all aspects of the assigned research program. The role assists the project leads with ethics applications and literature reviews, as well as the preparation of grant proposals, research presentations, posters and manuscripts for publication. Further, the role would also be responsible for the collection and entry of data, aggregation and reporting of summary statistics from large research projects and/or events. In addition, the role performs various administrative and clerical functions such as the coordinating of research meetings and events including networking dinners and educational workshops, as well as planning of agendas, and recording of meeting minutes.

Responsibilities

  1. Assists with completion and submission of project applications, the development of data collections, and conducts preliminary literature reviews for each project, as required.
  2. Assists in the collection and recording of research data by utilizing computer spreadsheet and database applications (such as MS Excel and SPSS), gathering and checking data and developing appropriate links and formulae for spreadsheets and databases summarizes information and generates reports using word processing and presentation graphics software applications.
  3. Supports new research generation and knowledge dissemination activities through the preparation of project proposals, research presentations and posters, project summaries and manuscripts for publication.
  4. Recruits and maintains registration databases of physician leader participation in leadership development opportunities.
  5. Obtains informed consent and records number of participants approached for the research study.
  6. Instruct study participants on required subject-specific research procedures; reviews procedures with the participants and provides additional information, as required.
  7. Assists in coordinating the work flow within the assigned area or project. Receives, reviews, and processes information and takes follow-up action as required.
  8. Assists in the monitoring of project budgets by gathering, compiling, and calculating information; researches expenses using online reporting functions, advises on variances.
  9. Provides other administrative support functions including arranging internal/external meetings as required by booking rooms, notifying participants, confirming attendance, ordering catering, preparing agenda, conferences and seminars; prepares and distributes handouts and overheads; makes travel arrangements as necessary; maintains and organizes appointment calendars; records, prepares and distributes minutes and agenda. Conducts or ensures follows up on action items as required.
  10. Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline and one (1) year recent related clinical research experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.



Competencies

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities:

  • Knowledge of research methodology including qualitative, quantitative, and statistical methods.
  • Knowledge of research ethics including research confidentiality and privacy.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Ability to review and interpret applicable reports.
  • Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications, including MS Excel, MS Office, MS Access and SSPS.
  • Demonstrated experience in project coordination.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.


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