Research Assistant
1 week ago
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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.
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**Job Summary**
Reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Assistant will perform a wide array of duties in support of research projects affiliated with the Cardiovascular Imaging Network at Queens (CINQ). These will include, but are not limited to, completing literature reviews, assisting with research ethics board submissions and data collection, and carrying-out basic administrative functions. This position will assist with report-writing, assist in manuscript and grant preparations under the supervision of the PI and senior staff. The Research Assistant will also participate in the coordination of any trial or studies being performed by the PI, which will include initiating patient screening, recruitment and enrolment, tracking patients, assisting in scheduling of patients, notifications, patient follow-up, data entry, and maintenance of records in a confidential manner.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
- Consenting patients for participation in research, wich involves describing the study in lay language and obtaining written informed consent.
- Scheduling of research patients for clinical assessment (blood pressure, waist measurements, carotid scans, and follow-ups) by the PI or the appropriate delegate.
- Assist in data collection functions (baseline demographics, phone calls, interviews, focus groups).
- Collate ultrasound image analyses for senior staff.
- Assist in the coordination of study students (tracking hours worked, compensation, associated paperwork) who report directly to the PI.
- Conduct literature reviews using electronic library databases (pubmed). This will involve looking up references and summarizing articles.
- Assist PI and co-investigators with research ethics board submissions by completing forms as per protocols developed by the investigators.
- Aid in the production of various documents, presentations, and grants.
- Utilize and refine computer databases (Excel, MS ACCESS). Perform basic data processing, including data entry (REDcap).
- Post research findings on the CINQ website and make other website updates as required.
- Perform basic administrative services, such as scheduling, making appointments, word processing, faxing, copying, and filing. Prepare or, if routine, initiate correspondence, notes and memos.
- Install new software as directed (e.g. ADOBE).
- Scheduling integration of research and clinical activities.
- Undertake other activities as delegated in support of the Research Program.
**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in life sciences or relevant field, with some relevant experience in a research environment.
- Knowledge and experience using TRAQ Researcher Portal is an asset.
- Knowledge and experience with Queen’s Research Ethics Boards is an asset.
- Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.
**SPECIAL SKILLS**:
- Respects diversity and actively promotes inclusion in the workplace.
- Prior experience in a clinical research setting is a strong asset.
- Writing, basic editing and proofreading skills with an ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to focus even under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
- Interpersonal and communications skills.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Office and computer skills including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and publisher software (Microsoft Office). Ability to learn new software packages as required.
**DECISION MAKING**:
- Prioritize work and time.
- Decide how to distribute information, what method to use, and who to send it to.
- Assist in the generation of various documents and reports, and provide input where appropriate. Participate and act as resource person in the production of more complex publications. Determine formatting for simple to complex documents.
- Respond to general enquiries, providing reasonable answers, or a means to find an answer if necessary. Redirect problems to Principal Investigator.
**Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement
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