Research Assistance and CRA

ZOLL Medical Corporation; Scugog; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Ontario is seeking a team member for their clinical team in the CTO group. This role involves conducting research activities and supporting clinical research at various sites globally. The ideal candidate will have a degree in life sciences, strong communication skills, and proficiency in software tools. Join us in our mission to improve patient outcomes and save lives.

Qualifications

• Degree in life science or a related field required.
• CRA certification is an advantage.
• Experience as a research assistant or CRA in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and data searches.
• Support clinical research activities worldwide.
• Review and process collected data.

Skills

Good computer skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Good organizational abilities

Understanding of statistical methods

Education

Degree in life science or related field

MSc degree

CRA certification

Job description

Itamar

At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
ZOLL Itamar is an innovative medical device technology company that focuses on the development and manufacturing of Home Sleep Apnea Tests to aid in the diagnosis of respiratory sleep disorders. Our core product is the WatchPAT®️ family, a revolutionary FDA-cleared portable home sleep apnea test device, that is based on proprietary signal and analysis. 80% of patients who have sleep apnea are undiagnosed. We are committed to reach those undiagnosed patients and provide testing to promote wellness and enhance overall quality of life. WatchPAT®️ is commercially available within major markets including the U.S., Japan, and Europe, and is the leading home sleep apnea test in the US. ZOLL Itamar's corporate headquarters, research and development and manufacturing are located in Israel with U.S. headquarters based in Atlanta, GA.

Itamar medical products are world leaders in innovative devices for sleep medicine diagnostics.

Job Summary

We are looking for a team member that will join the clinical team in the CTO group and participate in our clinical activities.

Essential Functions

• As a research assistance –perform research activities such as conducting literature reviews, data searches, assisting in compiling data for publications, perform internal feasibility studies and support other research and data activities.
• As CRA – supporting day to day and monitor activities with sponsored clinical research sites worldwide including reviewing and processing the collected data.

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• A degree in life science or a related field. MSc degree and above – an advantage
• CRA certification – an advantage

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good computer skills – comfortable with various software such as excel. Programing language – an advantage.
• Good organizational abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Curiosity and Interest and ability to learn the physiology and medical aspects.
• Ability to read and understand scientific publication Scientific writing
• Good understanding of statistical methods and analysis
• At least one position with experience as research assistant and/or CRA in the industry (medical device/pharma companies

Preferred Languages

• English - Proficiency, preferably English as a mother tongue

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Occasionally
• Sitting - Constantly
• Talking - Occasionally
• Hearing - Occasionally
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently

ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients's lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.