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Research Assistant, Paediatrics Jobs in Calgary, AB at The University of Calgary
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TheDepartment of Paediatricsin theCumming School of Medicineinvites applications for aResearch Assistant. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
Reporting into the Research Director, Section of Neonatology, Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics.
The RA will work with individual Neonatologists and their research teams in the NICUs and other designated neonatology research areas (obstetrics floor and clinic).
Summary of Key Responsibilities(job functions include but are not limited to):
Assist with career development and prioritization of tasks
Obtaining consents from parents for research projects
Obtaining study samples and processing these for storage/analysis
Obtaining blood samples from adults in certain studies
Assist with the study protocols/procedures done in NICUs
Prepare packages of information to be given to research families as needed
Collect data on inpatient study subjects and enter data into a comprehensive database
Assist with development of database for studies
Prepare summaries of the data for presentations and reports, including preparation of reports for multicenter studies
Takes minutes of meetings as requested
Qualifications / Requirements:
Science degree (BSc student or equivalent preferred)
0-2 years related experience
A combination of education and experience will be considered
Excellent communication and interviewing skills
Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work independently
Good scientific procedure skills (careful; precise; pays close attention to details in protocols; good record keeping skills)
Basic knowledge of research methods, epidemiologic principles and statistics
Knowledge and experience of STATA/SPSS or SAS would be an asset
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability for professional report writing
Proficiency in literature search strategies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Excel and PowerPoint
Familiarity with basic laboratory procedures (e.g. ELISA, PCR)
Knowledge of the University of Calgary processes and procedures is desirable
Application Deadline:April 29, 2024
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under theSpecialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 1.
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Title: Research Assistant, Paediatrics
Company: The University of Calgary
Location: Calgary, AB
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