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Research Assistant

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our team at the Nova Scotia Health Authority. The successful candidate will contribute to the management of projects and support the work of the Principle Investigator (PI) in the Nova Scotia Early Psychosis Program (NSEPP).

The Research Assistant will be responsible for supporting the workflow of a new study investigating MRI and EEG findings in relation to response to antipsychotic medication in early psychosis patients. Additionally, they will assist with other projects involving neuroimaging in early psychosis patients, as well as a project comparing functional outcomes in two commonly used long-acting injectable antipsychotic medications.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Study Administration:
    • Regular meetings with the PI to provide updates on research study progress
    • Processing and submitting forms to the Research Ethics Board (REB)
    • Accompanying research participants to MRI and EEG studies
    • Coordinating research participant bookings for MRI and EEG studies
    • Contacting study subjects to book diagnostic/clinical tests, assessments, and appointments
    • Administering, scoring, and recording results for study tests (e.g., questionnaires)
    • Assisting with subject screening by contacting clinical care teams
    • Conducting informed consent discussions with patients who have agreed to be contacted for research purposes
  • Administrative Support:
    • Acting as a point of contact by providing information or direction when answering, screening, and referring telephone calls, emails, faxes, and/or in-person inquiries
    • Replying to routine correspondence and composing and editing letters, documents, and general memoranda
    • Attending team meetings
  • Data Management:
    • Collecting data related to studies
    • Maintaining filing systems for subject and study documentation
    • Filing study documents, test results, etc.
    • Developing and maintaining methods of tracking information through databases and spreadsheets
    • Entering, summarizing, and analyzing data using database and/or spreadsheets
    • Archiving documentation related to study once it has closed and developing and maintaining a method of retrieval from storage
    • Coordinating booking of return study visits, arranging data transfer, and secure storage of data
    • Following up with clinical care teams regarding patients enrolled in research studies
    • Assisting with searching publication databases for literature related to the study and maintaining a database of publications located
About You

We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in health sciences and/or science-related fields. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Currently enrolled in post-secondary education in a Health Science and/or Science related field required
  • Completed post-secondary education in a Health Science and/or Science related field preferred
  • Two years' research-related experience preferred
  • TCPS2: CORE Certification considered an asset
  • CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or CCRA (Certified Clinical Research Associate) an asset
  • 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
  • Skills and experience in promoting learning cultures that nurture equity, diversity, and inclusivity with a focus on intersectional values, analysis, and actions, clinical humility, and the responsible use of power and privilege
  • Previous experience in a healthcare/research setting is an asset

Successful applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

Hours of Work

Full-time (75 hours bi-weekly) for a 3-year long assignment

Compensation and Benefits

$27.92 hourly, $43,980 - $54,920 annually

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package, which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.