Research Assistant, Oncology

3 weeks ago


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


The Research Assistant position directly reports to the Research Manager, (ACCRU). The Research Assistant contributes to the Oncology Research Collaborative, a particular research study or division by assisting with study administration, providing general administrative support, and maintaining study data.

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Completion of or currently enrolled in post-secondary education in a Health Science and/or Science related field required
• Two years’ research related experience preferred
• CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or CCRA (Certified Clinical Research Associate) an asset
• TCPS2: CORE Certification considered an asset
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet
• Proficiency with current NS Health systems (STAR, PHS and/or LIS) an asset
• Certified Health Information Management (CHIM) certification an asset
• Experience with data entry an asset
• Effective communication, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to draft, format and edit office correspondence
• Medical terminology course considered an asset
• Well-developed organizational, time management and daily planning skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Previous experience in a health care/research setting is strongly preferred
• Previous experience in grant proposal writing, REB applications considered an asset
• Previous experience in database design and administration considered 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.

PLEASE NOTE : Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours of Work

Long Assignment, Hourly Full-Time (75 hours biweekly)
Beginning June 24, until June 24,
Dates are approximate and are subject to change
Monday-Friday business hours. Vacation is flexible and can be modified throughout the calendar year

Salary Information

$22.34 - $27.92 (hourly)
$43,.98 - $54,.92 (annually)



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