PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Research Assistant is responsible for ensuring volunteer well-being and safety, adhering to the timeframes required by the study, and offering top quality customer service experiences.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES : * Ensure the well-being of volunteers and that adverse events are gathered and documented. * Perform the full spectrum of technical activities related to the field of expertise. * Perform catheter insertion and venipuncture. * Measure vital signs within the required timeframes. * Performs intradermal, intracutaneous and intramuscular injections. * May be called upon to insert nasogastric tubes and to perform any other tasks for projects. * Prepare, collect and process pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic samples. * Measure physiological data (weight, height, bone structure). * Perform electrocardiograms. * Collect and process diagnostic samples (alcohol breath tests, urine samples). * Ensure that the informed consent form is read, details study specifics, and answers volunteer questions. * Receive volunteers (e.g. updates file, checks identification, searches personal belongings). * Administer study medication. * Distribute and monitor volunteer meals. * Perform all general assistance such as labeling, study arrangements, etc.
Qualifications EDUCATION REQUIRED: - Vocational Diploma in health, assistance, and nursing with updated qualifications * Nursing or phlebotomist of RMA certification required * Relative alternate certification may be considered acceptable
MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Less than 1 year of relevant work experience * Must demonstrate good computer skills especially in the utilization of Microsoft Word and Excel * Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, both written and spoken, with an ability to inform, influence, convince, and persuade For positions located in Canada: * English (level): Required proficiency includes the ability to understand various messages, communicate verbally on subjects that are often specialized and technical, and the ability write simple messages. * Other (optional): Member in good standing of either the OIIAQ or the OPTMQ.
