Req ID: 222611
Location: Central Zone, Centre for Clinical Research - QEII
Department: RSH 892504
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 22-Jul-26
Reporting to the KRINS Research Manager, the Research Assistant contributes by working full time on-site at the Centre for Clinical Research and completing assigned research duties within our Central Zone Renal Program clinical areas. This includes performing patient-facing study related tasks, collecting and maintaining study data, and providing general administrative support. We are an interdisciplinary team with a broad range of research interests that reflect the complexities of kidney disease and kidney transplantation. Through our research, we aim to improve care and quality of life for adults living with kidney disease.
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Currently enrolled in post-secondary education in a Health Science and/or Science related field, or completed post-secondary education in a Health Science and/or Science related field required
- Two years’ research related experience preferred
- CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or CCRA (Certified Clinical Research Associate) an asset
- TCPS2: CORE Certification considered an asset
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet
- Proficiency with current Nova Scotia Health systems (OPOR CIS, OneContent, etc.) an asset
- Effective communication, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Well-developed organizational, time management and daily planning skills
- Ability to work well independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Previous experience in a health care/research setting is an asset
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
- Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
- Approximately 24 months
$23.34 - $29.17 hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
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Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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