Research Assistant, Clinical Trials Phase 1 Unit

**Salary**: The salary range for this position is CAD $24.76/Hr. - CAD $32.50/Hr.
Summary:
Providence Research is now hiring a permanent, full-time Research Assistant for their new Phase 1 Unit at Mount St. Joseph's Hospital in beautiful Mount Pleasant.

Reporting to the Research Operations Manager and receiving direction from the Research Coordinator(s), the Research Assistant provides operational and administrative support to the Principal Investigator(s) and other staff in the implementation and conduct of various research studies and related activities in accordance with applicable policies, standards, procedures, and protocols.

What You Bring:
**Education, Training and Experience**
- Completion of a recognized degree in a relevant field plus one (1) to two (2) years’ previous research experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Applicants with relevant health or social services related certifications will be considered.
- Must have completed GCP/TCPS2.0/ Div 5/ TDG training before interacting with any participants and must re-certify every 2 years.
- Experience working with human research participants is a must.

**Preferred Competencies**:

- Experience working in both Industry and academic clinical research.
- Experience with primary data entry.
- Experience with REB/knowledge of Canadian regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge or experience with REDCap or other Electronic Data Capture Systems.
- Phlebotomy training.
- SOCRA, ACRP or equivalent certification.

**Skills and Abilities**
- Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with participants all members of the research team, hospital staff, physicians, faculty, students, and others.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
- Demonstrated analytical and planning skills.
- Demonstrated ability to use electronic health records systems (e.g., Cerner, Meditech, Plexia).
- Demonstrated ability to understand complex documents (e.g. clinical trials, SOPS, technical manuals).
- Demonstrated ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.
- Demonstrated adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.
- Demonstrated ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly.
- Demonstrated computer literacy with Microsoft Word, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and database management skills.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

What We Offer:

- **Competitive salary**: $48,476 - $63,624 CAD per year, depending on experience
- ** Comprehensive** benefits**: Eligible employees receive a robust medical and dental benefits package, including 4 weeks paid vacation starting.
- ** Pension** plan**:Work towards a comfortable retirement through employer-matched contributions to one of Canada's strongest pension plans
- ** Meaningful impact**: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of patients, including many from marginalized communities, helping contribute to the public healthcare system we're privileged to have here in BC
- ** Growth opportunities**: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
- ** State-of-the-art facilities**: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
- **Inclusive culture**: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

**Who we are**:
Providence is a non-profit healthcare provider with over fifteen sites, including a large tertiary hospital in the heart of Vancouver’s beautiful and vibrant Downtown, a smaller community hospital in the idyllic Mount Pleasant neighborhood, one of the largest referral centres for rehabilitation in British Columbia, and five long-term care facilities, as well as other clinics.

As a leading teaching and research organization, and the provincial referral center for Cardiac, HIV/AIDS, and Renal Care, we provide services ranging from acute and long-term care to leading substance use and addiction treatment supporting some of BC’s most marginalized communities. Guided by the motto “how you want to be treated”, delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care is our mission.

Curious about working at PHC and our culture? Check out the video below to learn more and meet some of the members of the team you'd be joining:
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