Research Nurse

Research Nurse

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Sequence Bio is a Newfoundland and Labrador-based biotechnology company conducting genetic research to discover the true biological causes of disease. We collaborate with the people and medical professionals of Newfoundland and Labrador, and partner with leading pharma and biotech, to help accelerate the development of better preventions, treatments, and medicines for global unmet medical needs.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Nurse to join our dynamic team. As a Research Nurse, you will be the primary point of contact for the participants in our research studies. You are the frontline of our research activities, responsible for guiding participants through the entire process with clarity, professionalism, and care.

This role is critical to our success. You will ensure that every participant feels valued, informed, and comfortable, while meticulously collecting the high-quality data that powers our research. If you are passionate about healthcare innovation and skilled in communication and building rapport, this is a chance to help make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of patients and their families for generations to come.

What You'll Do

Participant Engagement & Consenting:

• Serve as the main liaison for research participants, answering their questions and addressing any concerns with confidence and clarity.
• Clearly explain all aspects of a study, including its purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits, to potential participants.
• Obtain and document informed consent, both virtually and in person, in strict accordance with ethical guidelines (TCPS2) and study-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Foster a positive and trusting participant experience from initial contact through to follow-up.

Sample & Data Collection:

• Collect biological samples (e.g., blood, saliva) from participants, ensuring proper collection, labeling, transport and storage procedures are followed as according to study-specific SOPs.
• Conduct detailed, structured interviews, both virtually and in person, to accurately capture participant medical history and multi-generational family health history.
• Ensure the precise and confidential entry of all consent forms, health data, and sample information into our research database, upholding the highest standards of data integrity.

Coordination & Collaboration:

• Schedule and manage participant appointments, communication and logistics.
• Maintain and organize study supplies, including documents and biological sample collection kits.
• Support the preparation and submission of study documentation to the Research Ethics Board (REB), including initial applications, amendments, and annual renewals.
• Collaborate closely with the broader team to ensure seamless study operations.
• Assist in other identified areas of research support such as, but not limited to, medical records abstracting, medical records coding, and performing audits for accuracy, adherence to ethics and protocol compliance.
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor and/or CEO.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing; registered and in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland & Labrador (CRNNL).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with human research participants in a clinical or academic research setting and / or minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience and proficiency in specimen collection (eg. phlebotomy).
• Demonstrated experience in the informed consent process.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; you can explain complex scientific concepts in a simple, accessible way.
• Strong empathy, active listening skills, and an ability to build trust with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Impeccable attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with technology and experience with data entry into databases.
• A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for daily travel purposes.

Why Join Sequence Bio

Working with us means working for the benefit of others. Whether your job is analyzing multi-dimensional data sets or coding a research application - we're all driven by the same purpose: enable breakthrough medical discoveries to improve lives around the world.

Our Benefits include:

• Fair and equitable salary
• Competitive stock option plan
• RRSP matching
• Flexible PTO
• Learning and professional development allowance
• Progressive health plan
• Wellness spending account
• Generous parental and family leave

Our Commitment

Ethics, privacy and security excellence is rooted in everything we do at Sequence Bio. We are transparent about our information sharing policies and practices, and are committed to returning benefits to Newfoundland and Labrador. All our employees must uphold the company's commitment in all they do and champion the company's ethics, privacy and security mindset to ensure we maintain our best-in-class approach.

Sequence Bio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), and recognize the importance and value of a diverse workforce. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for everyone we interact with. If you could benefit from an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please share with us how we can best support you.

Position(s): Full Time

Location: St. John's, NL

Salary: Commensurate with experience and education