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Research Assistant 1

Spectraforce

Woodstock, Ontario


8 months ago

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Research Assistant 1
Spectraforce
Woodstock, Ontario

8 months ago

Job Description

Job Title: Research Assistant 1
Location: Waterloo, Ontario

Duration: 6 months, part-time
 
What are the three most important qualifications?  
Review charts to identify patients; EDC and Query resolution; IRT and laboratory protocols

Additional Skills/Qualifications: Review Charts from Site Database; EDC Entry and Query Resolution; Visit scheduling and reminders; Update Study Portals; Maintain Study Supplies;
Part-time: 24 hours a week for site.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 8am to 5pm
Study topic: Overweight/Obesity

Description:
A typical Research Assistant performs a variety of administrative tasks in support of clinical trials and assists in the performance of clinical procedures to collect data on patients enrolled and/or seeking enrollment in clinical studies.

Responsibilities
• Verify and/or correct research study information on source documents. Research queries and variances, and provide feedback to the site data collector
• Input research study data into the trial Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system, maintaining quality control for content, accuracy, and completeness
• Prepare and maintain research study files
• Compile, collate, and submit study information within established deadlines
• Assist in the maintenance of regulatory documentation
• Patient Recruitment and Recruitment Efforts
• Input visit data into the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) to track patient visits and procedures completed against the study budget
• Processing of required lab specimens, labeling of vials, and accurately filling out requisitions for storage and/or shipment per the study protocol and packaging and shipment regulations
• Perform various administrative support functions such as reception, office organization, and office supply management
• Patient Education and Retention

Skills
• Basic knowledge of clinical trials
• Must be fluent in French and English
• In-depth knowledge of departmental, protocol and study-specific operating procedures, consent forms, and study schedules
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Nutrition knowledge-base or background is a plus
• Skilled in using MS Windows and Office applications such as Access, Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Education/Experience
• BS/BA in life sciences or educational equivalent and/or relevant work experience in a clinical environment or medical setting; e.g. clinical research coordinator, nurse, medical assistant 

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com

Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Program to all eligible employees. Additionally, our employee discount program provides exclusive access to thousands of discounts on travel, entertainment, and more. SPECTRAFORCE offers unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid vacation as required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other prohibited grounds as identified by provincial or territorial law. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $27.00/hr.