Ability to work collaboratively is required.
Effective time management skills are required.
Strong communication skills (both oral and written) are required.
Commitment to evolving current knowledge in genetics through attending continuing education in-services and workshops is required.
A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required

OTHER JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

Background in genetics or biology is preferred.
Experience working within a clinical or research environment is considered an asset.

Key responsibilities

Research Assistant:

Assist the Genetic Counsellor and Project Manager in coordinating the PrairieGen research study.
Assist in the maintenance of study materials including consent forms, data collection tools, and other project materials.
Assist in on-going submissions for research ethics, institutional impact, privacy and data access.
Attends regular team meetings to help coordinate and monitor project activities.
Coordinate collection and transport of biological specimens (e.g., blood, DNA, tissue) in accordance with the protocol, institutional policy, and legislation.
Collect data, enter it into various data capture tools (e.g., Excel, REDCap), and prepare basic summaries.
Assist with literature review, and preparation of presentations and reports.
Support tracking overall study progress.
Maintain study files, collecting and maintaining essential documents as required.
Adhere to patient safety and privacy protocols and policies.
Collaborate closely with other research staff and university personnel.
Attend relevant continuing education sessions to learn about the fields of genetics, metabolics, genome-wide sequencing and other testing methodologies, and precision medicine.
May be required to perform related duties not exceeding skills and capabilities as required.

Additional information

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 [email protected] or 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.

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