Research Administrative Coordinator - Research, Innovation & Discovery
Req ID: 181882
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Centre for Clinical Research - QEII
Department: Research, Hematology
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 27-Jun-24
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
Nova Scotia Health’s Research, Innovation and Discovery portfolio is transforming health care delivery and improving the health of all Nova Scotians by leading initiatives that deliver high-impact health care solutions and developing strategic partnerships with clinical champions, industry, healthcare foundations, governments and academic partners. By pairing leading researchers, innovators, and clinicians with entrepreneurs through our newly formed Health Innovation, Research and Discovery Hub, their creative solutions are improving health and health care while also contributing directly to Nova Scotia’s economy.
If you have experience in clinical research and want to enjoy a dynamic, supportive team – Hematology Research is the place for you. Reporting to the Research Manager, the Research Administrative Coordinator is responsible for the administrative coordination of research projects conducted within Nova Scotia Health. This includes the ongoing preparation of documents such as Research Ethics applications, study consent forms, preparation of Health Canada required documents and sponsor required documents. The administrative coordinator is responsible for communication with the Research Ethics Board (REB), study sponsor, principal investigator and research manager in relation to multiple research studies and the management of documents collected throughout the study period.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
• Successful completion of a one year Secretarial/Business diploma or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Minimum of three years related administrative experience
• Medical Terminology course preferred
• CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or CCRA (Certified Clinical Research Associate) an asset
• Previous research experience preferred
• Working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and Division 5, Code of Federal Regulations is an asset
• Knowledge and experience with Research Ethics Board applications preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet
• Effective communication, customer service, 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 deal with a wide variety of people and personalities in a professional manner
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment
*Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check 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
Long Assignment, Full-Time (75 hours bi-weekly)
Beginning July 22, 2024 until July 22, 2025 with opportunity to renew
*Dates are approximate and are subject to change.
Compensation and Benefits
$25.13 - $31.61 Hourly
$49.007.79 - $61,641.06 Annually
Successful candidates will 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. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit Recruitment - Incentives
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.
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