Research Assistant - Clinical 1950

Requisition ID: 409969

Position Number: 20043116

Posting End Date: September 7, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: St. Boniface Hospital

Site: St. Boniface Hospital

Department / Unit: Clinical Research

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: Non Union

Anticipated Start Date: 09/21/2026

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Non-Conforming;Non-Repeating

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 1950

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Position Overview

Under the overall direction of the Principal Investigator(s), and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Research Assistant is responsible for assisting with the co-ordination of various research projects. The Research Assistant, is responsible for assisting the Investigator(s) in various research related responsibilities, which include: participant recruitment and enrollment, as appropriate; assisting grant writing, with the maintenance of source documents, case report forms, study correspondence, related study documents, and the study binder; preparation and submission of required regulatory documents for research; gathering and transcribing data for research studies; preparation, submission and follow-up of required committee and board approval(s) for the conduct of clinical research; preparing reports, regarding the project research activities on a regular basis; assisting with manuscript writing; liaison with appropriate departments and external agencies, to ensure ongoing smooth operations of the research project; and performing other related duties as assigned and required.

Experience

• Recent experience in medical research and clinical trials, with working knowledge of clinical research, is preferred.
• Experience with manuscript writing and submission, is preferred.
• Experience with grant preparation and submission, is preferred.
• Phlebotomy skills, are preferred.
• Experience with protocol development, regulatory preparation, safety, monitoring and contract research organizations is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Post-Secondary education in a scientific or health related discipline at a college or university level is required.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams and Word programs, is required. Familiarity with Zoom, Google sheets, DropBox, is preferred.
• Knowledge of databases, including electronic case report forms, is preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical software, such as SPSS and/or SAS, is preferred.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and complete multiple tasks/projects with accuracy.
• Ability to maintain information in a confidential manner.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients and their families.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.