Research Assistant

Research Assistant I

The Research Assistant I is responsible for applying techniques and procedures associated with their profession, ensuring subject well-being and safety, and adhering to the timeframes required by the study, all while offering a quality customer service experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure well-being and safety of subjects on study (e.g. Intervene and document when adverse events occur)
• Adhere to the timeframes required by the study.
• Perform and supervise general task according to the protocol or to the study conduct (e.g. vital signs, electrocardiograms, physiological data measurement, meals distribution and monitoring, preparation of required supplies and equipment, etc.)
• Perform technical activities related to their field of expertise and/or related to specific trainings (e.g. catheter insertion and venipuncture, medication administration, etc.)
• Ensure that the informed consent form is appropriately explained, understood and completed by the subject.
• Ensure that the supplies are available in sufficient quantity for the well conduct of activities.
• Offer a good quality customer service experience. May be assigned other clinical tasks.

Qualification Requirements (please indicate if 'preferred')

Position in Canada

• Vocational diploma in health, assistance and nursing with updated qualifications, or a college degree in Medical Laboratory Techniques or in Biomedical Analysis Technology.
• English level: Required bilingualism includes understanding various messages, exchanging verbally on subjects related to the tasks to be executed, and writing simple messages.
• Active membership of either OIIAQ or OPTMQ.

Position in US

• Phlebotomist & Medical Assistants (CMA or RMA)
• Relative alternate certification may be considered acceptable.
• This determination ensures the jobholder has sufficient technical ability to perform the role #IND