Research Coordinator (Updated)

Vancouver Island University; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a research assistant to support clinical studies focused on brain injury treatments. This role involves recruiting participants, conducting cognitive tests, and managing data. The ideal candidate will have prior research experience and a related degree, with strong communication skills to work effectively in a team. Join a supportive environment that values professional development and offers a comprehensive benefits plan, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about health sciences and human services.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Plan

Paid Holiday Time

Professional Development Opportunities

Pension Plan

Flexible Work Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in research and related degree required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ethics and administrative duties for clinical studies.
• Recruit participants and maintain research databases.

Skills

Research Experience

Team Communication

Cognitive Testing

Neuropsychological Protocols

Data Entry

Education

Honours Degree

Masters Degree

PhD

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This position will employ a research assistant/co-ordinator to assist with clinical studies led by Professor Sandy Shultz within the faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services, Vancouver Island University. These studies will focus on identifying biomarkers and assessing treatments in patients with mild brain injuries due to a range of causes (e.g., domestic violence, motor vehicle, sports, accidents).

Duties:

1. Assist with ethics and other administrative duties
2. Recruit participants and collate data from the Alfred Emergency Department
3. Test participants using cognitive and neuropsychological protocols
4. Collect blood samples from participants
5. Maintain research databases
6. Communicate and work effectively in a team/group environment
7. Engage with patients and test participants
8. Prepare ethics applications and complete other related administrative tasks
9. Speak and write in English
10. Flexible hours to accommodate participant recruitment

Required Qualifications:

1. Prior research experience and related degree (e.g., Honours, Masters, PhD)
2. Ability to work and effectively communicate in a team setting
3. Experience preparing and editing documents with Microsoft Word and Excel
4. Willingness to undergo additional training

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Neuropsychological testing experience
2. Venepuncture training and experience
3. Experience recruiting and testing participants
4. Data entry and database maintenance
5. Experience with human ethics
6. Basic wet laboratory experience (e.g., use of pipettes and centrifuge)
7. Driver's license

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note:

1. Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
2. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
3. Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

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