Research Coordinator (Non-Clinical) - Cardiology Research

 Req ID: 194489
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII 
Department: Research, Innovation & Discovery
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 16-Jan-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

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About the Opportunity

Reporting to Principal Investigators (PI) and under the direction of the Research Manager, the Research Coordinator (Non-Clinical) coordinates research projects within Cardiology and/or Cardiovascular Surgery Research, Nova Scotia Health. This coordination includes the administration of the study/clinical trial, financial management for multiple studies/trials, caring for the subjects participating in the study and the management of documents and data collected throughout the study period. We are looking for someone with experience in managing randomized controlled trials. The Research Coordinator (Non-Clinical) works within collaborative research team environment offering a flexible work schedule. 
 

• Works with the PI and/or Research Manager to identify human and material resources required to fulfil protocols
• Is involved in the recruitment of study subjects
• Screens patient health records to identify potential study subjects and obtains informed consent 
• Acts as a key point of contact for study subjects to answer questions or address problems and follows up as appropriate
• Arranges and books appointments for study subjects, registers patients for study visits and liaises with clinic staff and/or pharmacy as required
• Compiles and summarizes study data using database and/or spreadsheets

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Completion of a relevant bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Medical Terminology course preferred
• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) designation considered an asset
• Relevant clinical experience considered an asset
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet
• Knowledge of bookkeeping
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated research and analytical thinking skills
• Previous experience in a relevant field preferred
• Previous research experience in managing prospective clinical trials strongly preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Full-time, long-assignment (75 hours bi-weekly)
• Two-year assignment beginning as soon as possible
• This role requires you to be onsite and is based in Halifax, NS

Compensation and Benefits

$26.92 - $33.65 Hourly

$52,494 - $65,617 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.

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.