Research Assistant I - Anaesthesia Research

Department of Anesthesia Research

The Department of Anesthesia Research is currently looking for a Research Assistant I. In this position, the individual will perform research activities related to cardiovascular anesthesia involving project design, and collecting, summarizing and/or analyzing data. Other tasks include assisting with study administration, adhering to research protocol and working with the study manager/Investigator to carry out various aspects of conducting a clinical trial.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct research in compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, study protocol and local SOPs
• Create source documents, collect and transcribe study-related data and/or review data and resolve queries
• Collect, process and ship biological samples as mandated by specific protocols and as per IATA regulations
• Design consent forms and making revisions as required
• Obtain informed consent from recruiting research participants and administer interviews with research participants using standardized questionnaires
• Collect data via phone calls, interviews
• Educate participants as required re: research schedule and/or the use of data collection tools
• Responsible for communicating and maintaining excellent rapport with Sponsors, study monitors and team members as appropriate
• Creation, organization and maintenance of study documents and files
• General office duties e.g. filing, faxing, mailings, ordering supplies and maintaining inventory
• Available and willing to be on site after hours and weekends to perform research related activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably with 1-2 years of research experience) or demonstrable equivalent combination of specialized education and experience
• Basic computer skills, particularly database, spreadsheet and word processing
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical and scientific terminology
• Progressively responsible experience in a clerical position.
• Excellent communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload.
• Able to keep written records
• Able to understand written and verbal directions