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The opportunity:

Max Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is looking for a Research Assistant. This position will be responsible for assisting with ethics applications, patient enrolment, communication, data and sample collection and management and overseeing designated projects.There will be periods of high work volume with strict deadlines as required for the preparation and collection of data sheets for patient visits, interactions with patients, and maintenance of study databases.

The qualifications and experience we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s in science preferred.
• Minimum of two year of experience in a research environment is preferred.
• Experience in clinical research settings and enrolling study participants is required.
• Knowledge and experience working with First Nations cohorts in the setting of clinical research are required.
• Knowledge of RA assessment, both tools and techniques and treatment modalities are required.
• Familiarity with research in the setting of both qualitative and quantitative research is required.
• Experience writing standard operating procedures related to all aspects of functions performance of randomized clinical trials is required.
• Experience working as a multidisciplinary research team is required.
• Experience with completing Research Ethics Board applications and submissions for WRHA, St. Boniface Hospital, Victoria General Hospital, Health Sciences Centre, and Grace General Hospital is preferred.
• Previous experience performing data abstraction from various forms of patient information (paper and electronic charts) and data collection/management (in electronic form) is preferred.
• Experience with REDCap databases is preferred.
• Previous experience performing informed patient consent is preferred.
• Previous experience working with Indigenous Peoples, patients, and/or communities is preferred.
• WRHA PHIA and University of Manitoba PHIA Training for Researchers certifications, TCPS-CORE II, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and Electronic medical record (EPR) training is preferred.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must be able to work within time and budget constraints.
• Communicates in a professional manner with physicians, researchers, nurses, other allied health care professionals, program managers, and students is required.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills are required.
• Ability to conduct research independently is required.
• Ability to plan, organize and administer goals is required.
• Ability and willingness to learn new or pivot techniques are required.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team is required.
• Demonstrated ability and experience working with a research team or project, is required.
• Ability to function in a team setting required.
• Functions as a positive, productive team member in a multidisciplinary setting, while cooperating with staff and other internal and/or external departments and or groups is required.
• Ability and eagerness/willingness to learn new things. Willingly shares knowledge and expertise with peers and readily seeks assistance when needed is required.
• Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
• Flexible hours to accommodate early morning and late afternoon meetings is required
• Authorship on peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Why the University of Manitoba?

Along with being one of Manitoba’s top employers, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes:

• Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan.
• Competitive vacation time.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A full spectrum of professional development opportunities.

Closing Date: May 18, 2023

Applications will only be accepted if you apply on UM Careers.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.caor 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $36,236.20-$51,870.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-05-29

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