Overview
Research Assistant – NS Early Psychosis Program – Research, Innovation, & Discovery (RI&D) Jobs in Halifax, NS at Nova Scotia Health Authority
Full job description
Req ID: 177099
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building – QEII
Department: Nova Scotia Early Psychosis Program Research Unit
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT short-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status:Management/Non UnionPosition
Posting Closing Date: 4-Apr-24
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About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Director of Research, the Research Assistant contributes to management of projects in the Nova Scotia Psychosis Program Research Unit by assisting with study administration, providing general administrative support, and maintaining study data.
Study/Clinical Trial Administration
Completes Case Report Forms in conjunction with the PI and/or Manager and/or Coordinator
Processes & submits forms to Research Ethics Board (REB)
Prepares specimens for shipments (Dry ice shipping certification an asset)
Coordinates collection of blood samples and transport of the same
Contacts study subjects to book diagnostic/clinical tests, assessments and appointments
Administers, scores & records results for study tests (e.g. questionnaires)
Assists with subject screening by contacting clinical care teams
Conducts informed consent discussions with patients who have agreed to be contacted for research purposes
Administrative Support
Acts as a point of contact by providing information or direction when answering, screening & referring telephone calls, emails, faxes and/or in-person inquiries
Replies to routine correspondence & composes and edits letters, documents & general memoranda
Orders, maintain…
Title: Research Assistant – NS Early Psychosis Program – Research, Innovation, & Discovery (RI&D)
Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority
Location: Halifax, NS
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