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Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services offered across Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. About The Opportunity The Research Assistant contributes to multiple assigned oncology research studies with human participants, by assisting with study administration, providing general administrative support (such as mail runs, lab kit ordering and receipt), and entering and maintaining study data into research protocol-specific databases. You will work directly with the team of Research Nurse coordinators and assist in preparing documentation needed prior to research participant encounters. You will also interact with study sponsor representatives (pharmaceutical companies and granting institutions) on-site to monitor data integrity and accuracy. For any noted omissions or discrepancies, sponsor representatives may issue queries, which you will be responsible for (responses may be gathered from the physician investigator or the nursing team). You will report to the ACCRU Clinical Operations Manager. About You Completed or currently enrolled in post-secondary education in a Health Science and/or Science related field (required) Two years research related experience (preferred) Good command of medical terminology Experience in data collection and data entry is an asset Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet Effective communication, collaboration, problem solving and decision-making skills Accuracy and attention to detail 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 Previous experience in a health care/research setting is an asset Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or CCRA (Certified Clinical Research Associate) an asset TCPS2: CORE Certification considered an asset Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Hours Long assignment full-time; 75 hours bi-weekly Approximately 12 months Compensation And Benefits $23.34 - $29.18 hourly. 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. Notice 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr