Research Administrative Assistant

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Hamilton is looking for a research assistant to support various studies and manage research logistics. The ideal candidate should have a post-secondary diploma along with 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include assisting in research, organizing events, and managing data. Strong skills in Microsoft Office and communication are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for impactful research.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant research experience.
• Knowledge of medical and research terminology.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in various research studies and data management tasks.
• Organize logistics for grant applications and reports.
• Schedule meetings and organize events as needed.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary school diploma or degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

REDCap

Endnote

Statistical software

Job description

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary school diploma or degree plus at least 2 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of medical and research methods terminology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software is a requirement, familiarity with statistical software is an asset
• Excellent time management, organization and scheduling skills
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to track expenditures and budget status of several research projects across hospital and university software
• Attention to detail as accuracy of work is extremely important
• Ability to set priorities amongst a range of tasks and to meet project and task deadlines in a very busy clinical research environment
• Ability to work independently, problem solve in frequent new situations and as part of a team
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities

Responsibilities:

• Assist in several research studies including systematic reviews, randomized trials, large observational database studies, and qualitative studies – will involve case report form
  creation and validating in REDCap, data coding and organization, patient recruitment and interviewing, data entry and validation, consenting, process documentation,
  communications with research patients and other physicians
• Assist with logistics of grant applications, presentations – e.g., prepare graphs, online polling; with reports and manuscripts – primarily referencing (Endnote). Submit and
  format manuscripts online to journals
• Create and maintain CV Modules, faculty web pages and database for article collection, funding of projects specific to research and curriculum vita updates; maintain Common CV module
• Schedule occasional appointments and meetings
• Organize events as required- CPT division, CEM rounds, summer student research presentations
• Help maintain research program key documents repository in RedCap
• Assist with various Finance groups in university and hospital, maintaining and reconciling records, processing statements
• Downloading journal articles and reports/literature searches
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint required, experience with EndNote, Covidence, statistical software is an asset
• Assist in the hiring process of co-op and summer students
• Assist with CPT research dissemination – web page and social media, newsletters, create promotional materials (posters, banners) as needed
• Work as part of Dr Holbrook’s research team, liaising with other research faculty, staff and students