Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
July 16, 2027This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.
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Job Summary
Conducts a range of tasks that relate to clinical research fieldwork.
Organizational Status
This position reports to the Field Coordinator and Study Investigators.
Work Performed
This position primarily involves participant recruitment and may involve other tasks listed here:
Recruitment
- Perform recruitment for simple studies and for more complex, detailed studies.
- Understand vaccines and their functions and be able to provide potential study participants with all necessary information.
- Review potential participant charts and determine eligibility to participate based on set guidelines in the study protocol
- Obtain detailed medical histories
Enrolment
- Complete informed consent with study participants.
Telephone Follow-up
- Contact participants to ask questions, which are set in advance according to the study protocol (e.g. post-immunization reaction data).
Study Tracking
- Alter variables on a computer tracking program.
Other
- Develop standardized procedures for activities that research assistants perform within the unit.
- Work in an office shared with other VEC staff. The work encourages frequent moving around and occasional lifting of boxes up to 10kg
- Perform other duties as required.
- May work on multiple projects at a time.
- May need to be occasionally available to complete tasks in the evenings.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Duties are performed according to operating procedures and VEC policies. Basic, routine decisions are made for the tasks at hand as related to the job. Non-routine decisions are made with consultation of the project coordinator. Consequences of error could result in delays, possible loss of funding, or impact the integrity of a study.
Supervision Received
Study-related activities are assigned by the Study Coordinator or Investigator(s). Routine work does not require daily supervision but the end result is checked by the study coordinator. Supervision comes from the study coordinator.
Supervision Given
Provides technical guidance to other project team members. Supervises research assistant/technician 1s within the unit.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Knowledge and Experience
Additional training of a technical nature in health care or sciences (BSc. is preferred). Two years experience in clinical trials with preference for the vaccine field and understanding of vaccines. Ability to effectively use word processing software and database software. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate with adults and children in a courteous, calm manner.
Skills Required
- High school graduation with additional training in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience (minimum two years related experience).
- Minimum two years experience in clinical trials (vaccine field experience preferred).
- Understanding of vaccines and ability to explain vaccine information to potential participants.
- Ability to use word processing and database software effectively.
- Ability to obtain detailed medical histories and determine participant eligibility per protocol.
- Ability to complete informed consent and conduct telephone follow-up per study protocols.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and work in a team environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate courteously with adults and children.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Bachelor of Science or additional technical training in health care or sciences.
- Occasional evening availability and ability to lift boxes up to 10 kg.
