Research Assistant

As a key member of the Research and Evaluation Team, the incumbent will assist and collaborate on a variety of research related activities for a portfolio of research and evaluation projects within the organization, including project proposals and protocols, data collection, entry, and quality assurance, data analysis, and knowledge synthesis and dissemination activities. The Research Assistant will also work with internal and external stakeholders to support corporate wide and departmental projects, program reviews and program planning.

Responsibilities

Assist the function of the management team or other researchers through completing special projects, program reviews and development of reports to achieve specific outcomes and goals

Support planning/evaluation exercises with teams throughout the organization

Complete data entry and quality control ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data collection; may investigate missing or invalid data and prepare data sets

Responsible for conducting telephone, online, or in-person recruitment interviews to collect study participant data including obtaining informed consent

Help maintain research files to store, access, and retrieve study data as specified at one or more sites

Communicates with Research Teams to provide updates

Schedules and attends research meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting minutes

Assist team members with preparing materials for proposals, progress reports, presentations, and publications

Assist in the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and the interpretation of results

Act as a main organizational contact person with the University of Windsor REB for all submissions and inquires

Maintain a detailed database on all research conducted at HDGH

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 year research assistant experience – required

Health care research experience - preferred

Project management/project coordination experience- preferred

Advanced computer skills – use of Microsoft Excel, MS Project, and Power Point – Required

Experience in statistical software (e.g. SPSS) – preferred

Coordinate the execution of clinical research activities in accordance with the Tri‑Council Policy Statement (TCPS2) and other relevant guidelines and legislation

Have some understanding of research design and research ethics

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects ensuring assigned deadlines are met

Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantly changing situations

Strong judgment, evaluation and reason skills, including the ability to determine appropriate solutions to various situations

French Language proficiency is an asset

Our Organization strives to establish and maintain an inclusive workplace and believes that the diversity of our workforce is an invaluable asset. We are committed to following recruitment practices that ensure all candidates are given a fair opportunity for employment with our Organization

Education and/or Certification

Baccalaureate in health care or related social sciences field or equivalent –  required

Master’s degree in health care field or equivalent –  preferred

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