Clinical Product Research Associate [Co-op 8+ Months Preferred]

NERv Technology Inc. D.B.A. FluidAI Medical; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A medical device organization in Kitchener is seeking a Clinical Product Research Associate to join their Clinical-Product-Data team. The role involves conducting systematic research and analysis to enhance products through data processing and literature review. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented students pursuing a degree in life sciences and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers an opportunity for impactful work in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Career-focused development and training

Hybrid work-from-office model

Regular offsite activities

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organized, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience conducting clinical research is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Complete clinical-focused research and analysis for supporting product strategy and design.
• Develop pipelines for structuring and transferring clinical parameters.
• Conduct focused literature reviews to understand key user problems.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to learn new software tools

Comprehension of medical terminology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a life science or related field

Job description

Clinical Product Research Associate [Co-op 8+ Months Preferred]

FluidAI Medical is a medical device organization creating a paradigm shift in post-operative care, utilizing the plethora of data within the body, to help in the detection of post-operative complications at their onset. Our clinically validated platform sensing technology augments existing wound drains and catheters, providing healthcare providers with a smart monitoring tool that can support earlier detection of deadly complications and enhance the delivery of care.

We are an equal opportunity employer and have a diverse team representation across language, ethnicity, gender, and nationality.

• Mission to save lives and improve patient care with technology that is already deployed on patients in real-world settings.
• Work with a high-performing and cross-functional team that is empowered to grow, learn, and contribute across all levels of the organization.
• Personal career-focused development and training with access to workshops, coursework, and experienced mentors/consultants.
• Regular offsite activities – past events include rafting, axe-throwing, sports leagues, and the usual BBQ.
• Hybrid, work-from office preferred.

Job Summary

The candidate would join the Clinical-Product-Data team to carry out systematic research and analysis into the clinical trials conducted at FluidAI Medical, as well as the medical literature to support the enhancement of FluidAI’s products. The candidate would develop pipelines for the processing of data from several sources, including existing literature, customer feedback, user research, and clinical trials to draw conclusions that allow for improved product design and definition. These enhancements will be tested in further clinical trials conducted by FluidAI Medical and in commercial markets. The candidate will answer key research questions, and prepare the required data structures to handover the required information to the product development team, and maintain the related documentation. Furthermore, the candidate will have the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team of data scientists, clinical trial specialists, as well as product and design teams. We believe that diversity brings forward the best ideas. We are an equal-opportunity employer and have a diverse team representation across language, ethnicity, gender, and nationality.

This position will require you to come into our offices located in Kitchener, ON.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete clinical-focused research and analysis for supporting product strategy and design
• Develop pipelines for the structuring and transfer of clinical parameters for research and product development
• Conduct focused literature reviews to understand key user problems and design solutions
• Develop and maintain relevant documentation based on the results obtained from clinical research, including but not limited to presentations, proposals, and marketing material
• Support product evaluation, including evaluation of usability, UI/UX components, and offer feedback

Skills/Qualifications

You are detail-oriented and organized and can work independently in a fast-paced environment. You are not afraid to take the driver's seat, love to learn, and can quickly grasp new concepts as they arise during your work. If this sounds like you, we would love to meet you!

• Candidate for Bachelor’s degree in a life science or related field of study
• Prior experience conducting clinical research is an asset
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous and detail-oriented
• Ability to learn new software tools
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Comprehension of medical terminology is an asset

Transparency & Hiring Practices:

• Compensation : The salary for this position will be based on the average co-op wages as outlined by your institution’s co-op program or similar institutions if specific data is unavailable, ensuring fair and competitive compensation aligned with industry and academic standards.
• Grant Eligibility : This position is made possible through wage subsidy grants such as BioTalent SWPP. As such, participants must be a current full-time student registered in a Canadian Post-secondary program. International students are not eligible. Eligible participants must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada and be legally entitled to work.
• Application Screening : All applications are screened manually. We do not use AI or AI-Augmented Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to screen, assess, reject, or select candidates.
• Position Status : This job posting is for an active vacancy within our organization.