Clinical Research Assistant - Brandon

Suncoast Skin Solutions; Brandon; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Manitoba is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support clinical trials and coordinate study activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in research, excellent communication skills, and be detail-oriented. Responsibilities include assisting with patient enrollment, conducting consent processes, and managing data. Compensation ranges from $45,000 to $53,000 USD.

Qualifications

• Experience in research, clinical trials, or related field.
• Familiarity with conducting research studies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and keep detailed records.

Responsibilities

• Assist in clinical tasks and follow study protocols.
• Communicate with subjects, investigators, and staff.
• Conduct Informed Consent process and perform venipuncture.

Skills

Clinical trials experience

Data management

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

The Clinical Research Assistant will assist the Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC) in the conduct of industry-sponsored clinical trials in accordance with trial protocols, FDA Regulations, and ICH/GCP Guidelines. To support study conduct, the candidate should have experience in research, clinical trials, or a related field. The individual should be familiar with the processes involved in conducting research studies and should have experience in the collection and management of data. The RA is immediately accountable to the CRC and works with them and other study team members to meet study‑specific goals and timelines and communicate appropriately and effectively with subjects, investigators, CRC’s, and other staff. Organizational skills are critical in this role. The candidate should be able to manage multiple tasks, keep detailed records, and maintain an orderly work environment. Attention to detail is also essential, as the individual will be responsible for ensuring accuracy in all aspects of the study. Professionalism is another critical attribute. The individual should have excellent communication skills, be able to work collaboratively with others, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Clinical and Administrative

• Ability to perform clinical tasks including assisting the Principal Investigator, Sub‑Investigators and study coordinators with study procedures and other study requirements as needed.
• Ability to work as a team and independently. Under the direction of the CRC, Investigator, Supervisor and Clinical Operations Manager.
• Perform study activities according to the protocol and standard operating procedures, follow instructions, perform other duties as needed.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Flexible and self‑motivated.
• Ability to follow responsibilities to completion.
• Basic computer skills.
• May be added as a back‑up study coordinator to help conduct studies.
• Assist with enrollment of new patients.
• Follow up with phone calls.
• Conduct Informed Consent process.
• Must be ok with venipuncture and blood draw.
• Must be able to perform data entry.
• This individual will work with study registries and must be organized and comfortable with typing and performing data entry.
• Must be ok with the shipping and handling of study specimens.

Professional

• Demonstrates initiative and responsibility.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focus.
• Adheres to ethical principles.

Compensation Range: $45,000 - $53,000 USD