Research Assistant - NS Early Psychosis Program - Research, Innovation, & Discovery (RI&D)

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Principle Investigator (PI), the Research Assistant contributes to management of projects through the PI's work with the Nova Scotia Early Psychosis Program (NSEPP).

The research assistant will support work flow of a new study investigating MRI and EEG findings in relation to response to antipsychotic medication in early psychosis patients.

The research assistant will also support other projects involving neuroimaging in early psychosis patients, as well as a project comparing functional outcomes in two commonly used long acting injectable antipsychotic medications.

Specific tasks of the Research Assistant would include :

Study Administration

• Regular meetings with Dr. Dempster to provide updates on the progress of the research studies
• Processes & submits forms to Research Ethics Board (REB)
• Accompanies research participants to MRI and EEG studies
• Coordinates research participants bookings for MRI and EEG studies
• Contacts study subjects to book diagnostic / clinical tests, assessments and appointments
• Administers, scores & records results for study tests (e.g. questionnaires)
• Assists with subject screening by contacting clinical care teams
• Conducts informed consent discussions with patients who have agreed to be contacted for research purposes

Administrative Support

• Acts as a point of contact by providing information or direction when answering, screening & referring telephone calls, emails, faxes and / or in-person inquiries
• Replies to routine correspondence & composes and edits letters, documents & general memoranda
• Attends team meetings

Data management

• Collects data related to studies
• Maintains filing systems for subject & study documentation
• Files study documents, test results, etc.
• Develops & maintains methods of tracking information through databases and spreadsheets
• Enters, summarizes & analyses data using database and / or spreadsheets
• Archives documentation related to study once it has closed & develops & maintains a method of retrieval from storage
• Coordinates booking of return study visits, arranges data transfer and secure storage of data
• Follows up with clinical care teams regarding patients enrolled in research studies
• Assist with searching publication databases for literature related to the study and maintaining a database of publications located

Other related duties as required.

About You

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 required
• Completed post-secondary education in a Health Science and / or Science related field preferred
• Two years’ research related experience preferred
• TCPS2 : CORE Certification considered an asset
• CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or CCRA (Certified Clinical Research Associate) an asset
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet
• Effective communication, problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to draft, format and edit office correspondence
• Well developed organizational, time management and daily planning skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Skills and experience in promoting learning cultures that nurture equity, diversity and inclusivity with a focus on intersectional values, analysis, and actions, clinical humility, and the responsible use of power and privilege.
• Previous experience in a health care / research setting is an asset
• Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

PLEASE NOTE : Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume.

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours of Work

3 year Long Assignment, Full-Time (75 hours bi-weekly)

Beginning July 15, until July 15,

Dates are approximate and are subject to change.

Compensation and Benefits

$22.34 - $27.92 Hourly

$43,.98 - $54,.92 Annually

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.