Research Assistant Job at Headlands Research, Richmond, BC

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Job Description

Overview

Under the leadership of Dr. Kim Christie, Okanagan Clinical Trials makes a significant contribution to the medical industry. Our clinic specializes in the execution of research studies that hope to advance treatments for many indications including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, migraine, autism, celiac disease, diabetes, and more.

The Role

Richmond Clinical Trials is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Research Assistant to join our team in Richmond, BC. The Research Assistant is responsible for conducting memory assessments, data entry, scheduling, maintaining files, and assisting the research team with administrative tasks. The research assistant is a backup for our lab, collecting blood and urine samples, processing, storing, packaging, and mailing. The research assistant also collects vital signs and performs ECGs.

Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:


  • Scheduling
  • Data Entry
  • Patient Recruitment
  • Scanning
  • Faxing
  • Reminder Calls
  • Possess a sound and in-depth understanding of each protocol’s lab requirements.
  • Review each laboratory manual for study related procedures.
  • Prepare and set up appropriate laboratory kit for each subject.
  • Confirm subject identifiers on lab tubes and requisitions are correct.
  • Perform blood draws (if qualified), collect urine specimens, process, store, and ship research specimens as mandated by the protocol.
  • Complete sample and shipping tracking logs, if required.
  • Order dry ice and track invoices.
  • Ensure adequate supply of lab kits and shipping supplies for each study is maintained at all times.
  • Destroy expired lab kits, dispose of excess shipping supplies.
  • Record daily temperatures.
  • Perform timely, accurate electronic data entry, using the protocol-specific eCRF completion guidelines.
  • Verify entries for accuracy and completeness.
  • Respond to automatic system-generated queries.
  • Relay all other queries to appropriate study coordinator.
  • Conduct memory assessments.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and training is an asset
  • Phlebotomy Training
  • 2 or more years experience with working in a certified lab environment


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:


  • Computer literacy required
  • Proficient in MS Office required
At Headlands Research, we are building a best in class clinical trial network. We’re an exceptional family of next-generation clinical trial sites, integrating cutting edge technology and high-quality support services, and significantly expanding participant engagement Founded in 2018, our company operates clinical trial sites in the US and Canada with rapid plans for expansion.

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