Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
July 16 2027This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.
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Job Summary
Conducts a range of tasks that relate to clinical research fieldwork.
Organizational Status
This position reports to the Field Coordinator and Study Investigators.
Work Performed
This position primarily involves participant recruitment and may involve other tasks listed here:
Recruitment
- Perform recruitment for simple studies and for more complex detailed studies.
- Understand vaccines and their functions and be able to provide potential study participants with all necessary information.
- Review potential participant charts and determine eligibility to participate based on set guidelines in the study protocol
- Obtain detailed medical histories
Enrolment
- Complete informed consent with study participants.
Telephone Follow-up
- Contact participants to ask questions which are set in advance according to the study protocol (e.g. post-immunization reaction data).
Study Tracking
- Alter variables on a computer tracking program.
Other
- Develop standardized procedures for activities that research assistants perform within the unit.
- Work in an office shared with other VEC staff. The work encourages frequent moving around and occasional lifting of boxes up to 10kg
- Perform other duties as required.
- May work on multiple projects at a time.
- May need to be occasionally available to complete tasks in the evenings.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Duties are performed according to operating procedures and VEC policies. Basic routine decisions are made for the tasks at hand as related to the job. Non-routine decisions are made with consultation of the project coordinator. Consequences of error could result in delays possible loss of funding or impact the integrity of a study.
Supervision Received
Study-related activities are assigned by the Study Coordinator or Investigator(s). Routine work does not require daily supervision but the end result is checked by the study coordinator. Supervision comes from the study coordinator.
Supervision Given
Provides technical guidance to other project team members. Supervises research assistant/technician 1s within the unit.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school graduation some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives including perspectives in conflict with ones own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion
Knowledge and Experience
Additional training of a technical nature in health care or sciences (BSc. is preferred). Two years experience in clinical trials with preference for the vaccine field and understanding of vaccines. Ability to effectively use word processing software and database software. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate with adults and children in a courteous calm manner.
Required Experience:
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