Research Assistant, Critical Care Research

Req ID: 191470 
Department/Program: CRITICAL CARE RESEARCH, Research Services 
Location: Halifax   
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) for 1 year x 1 position(s)
 

Start Date: November 2024
Union Status: Research, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $19.232 - $24.6328 /hour
Closing Date: November 19, 2024 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position to support the Dalhousie University Department of Critical Care research program, affiliated with both IWK Health and Nova Scotia Health. This program has a focus on improving quality of care provided to critically ill patients and their families. New and ongoing programs of research are collaborative and multi-centered and researchers often mentor students and trainees. 

The successful candidate will have a focus on quantitative and clinical research. This work will include interactions with a variety of study participants, collaboration with other researchers and research groups, and planning and executing departmental initiatives for departmental research operations. The Research Assistant will provide administrative support to the research portfolios of Department Research Director(s) and department physician researchers. They may also be responsible for coordinating the Department Research Committee and Research Rounds and assist in planning Departmental Research Days. 

The ideal candidate is a curious, compassionate, and organized individual with previous research training and experience. They will be supported by the growing Critical Care Medicine Research team and will enjoy ample opportunities to build upon their existing research skills. 

This position reports to Dr. Kristina Krmpotic in the Department of Critical Care/Pediatric Critical Care. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Study-specific tasks: 

• Participant recruitment, consent, and enrolment processes 
• Perform data collection as required. Specifically, this may include completing Case Report Forms, chart reviews, and ensuring safe transfer of study samples to the lab. 
• Perform study-specific data analysis. This role will focus on quantitative methods of analysis, though qualitative and mixed methods may also be used. 
• Prepares specimens for shipment, as applicable 
• Assist in the preparation and submission of manuscripts, grant applications, ethical review (REB) applications, and presentations/posters. 
• Maintain all databases and study-related information to REB standard. 

Administrative duties: 

• Assist with organizing and facilitating meetings, interviews, conferences, and other events associated with research activities.
• Performs study-specific administrative tasks in collaboration with other research personnel as required to ensure successful conduct of study activities. These may include, but are not limited to, e-mailing, documenting meeting minutes, photocopying, booking, and ordering. Other related duties as required to support Critical Care Research Program needs. 

Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day. (8am-4pm or 9am-5pm)

• Post-secondary education in a Health Science and/or Science related field required 
• Two years of research-related experience or a post-graduate degree an asset 
• GCP and TCPS-2 (2022) certification required, may be obtained upon hiring 
• Two work or academic references required
• CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or CCRA (Certified Clinical Research Associate) an asset • Effective research and analytical thinking skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills 
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills 
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment 
• High degree of computer literacy and advanced working knowledge of computer programs, including MS Word/Excel/Powerpoint required. Proficiency in R, SPSS, REDCap database, MS Access an asset. 
• Experience conducting literature reviews, scoping reviews and/or systematic reviews an asset 
• Familiarity with health records an asset 

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Management/Non Union  bargaining  unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An  offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.