Research Assistant, Prostate Cancer Supportive Care

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Prostate Centre Full time

**Research Assistant**

**Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Program, Vancouver Prostate Centre**

The Vancouver Prostate Centre (VPC) has an exciting career opportunity for a regular, full-time Research Assistant interested in pursuing a role in research and study management.
- **As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.**_

**The Vancouver Prostate Centre**

VPC has a large, multi-disciplinary research program that undertakes basic, clinic, and translational research. It is a National Centre of Excellence and a designated Centre of Excellence for Commercialization and Research. It is affiliated with the University of British Columbia and the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.

**The Prostate Cancer Supportive Care (PCSC) Program**

**Position Summary**

The Research Assistant works closely with the PCSC Research Team and provides assistance to the Clinical Research Coordinators. The Research Assistant also provides a broad scope of administrative and data support to the PCSC Program multidisciplinary team.

**Typical Responsibilities**

Coordinate day-to-day operations of assigned research studies from the PCSC program, duties of which may include:

- Support Clinical Research Coordinators with study recruitment and consent.
- Provide cross-coverage support to the Clinical Research Coordinators and support to the PCSC Program Manager when needed.
- Assist with Study File maintenance.
- Assist with study submissions/amendments/updates to UBC REB, VCHRI, and Health Canada.
- Administer research procedures per study protocol and collect & record data.
- Carry out data entry and database management.
- Contribute to preparing abstract submissions and posters for national and international scientific/medical conferences.
- Perform additional duties and administrative tasks as required by the PCSC Program Manager.

**Decision Making/Level of Accountability/Extent of Authority**

Minimal.

**Supervision Received**

The Research Assistant will be under the supervision of the PCSC Program Manager.

**Supervision Given**

None.

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Psychology.
- Ideally a minimum of one-year relevant clinical trial or research/project experience, preferably in a biomedical area.
- Solid communication skills, with demonstrated expertise communicating concepts in a professional manner.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality essential.
- Computer literate, including solid Microsoft Office skills and data entry experience.
- Demonstrated teamwork, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated initiative and willing to learn.
- Willing and able to evenings/weekends as required.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively and flexibly as a member of a team.

**Compensation**

The salary for this position is **$42,000 per annum to $53,576 per annum**, plus benefits including a defined pension plan, health and dental coverage, and paid vacation.

**Application Procedures**
- Covering letter
- Resume

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $42,000.00-$53,576.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- relevant clinical trial or research/project: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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