Island Health
Clinical Research Assistant - (206114)
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Job Description
- Req#: 2061140
- Knowledge of Health Canada Food and Drug Act, Part C, Division 5, ICH E6 GCP, and US FDA regulations 21CFR and 45CFR46 pertaining to clinical trials.
- Knowledge of human participant's protection, including a functional understanding of the requirements of the Tri-Council Policy Statement 2: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans.
- Knowledge of and adherence to VIHA general policies and procedures and those specific to clinical research.
- Highly proficient with MS Office (particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email, internet
- Strong organizational skills & demonstrated ability to problem-solve under pressure.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to understand and follow complex clinical research protocol requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet tight timelines.
- Maintenance of professional and appropriate interactions with sponsors and all other study related personnel, participants, families and clinical staff members.
- Attendance at required industry meetings and internal meetings.
- Experience in data management, analysis and reporting is an asset.
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority ( Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Clinical Research Assistant provides operational and administrative support for the conduct of departmental clinical research activities in compliance with applicable regulations, VIHA s research policies and procedures and study-specific contractual/grant agreements and protocols. The Clinical Research Assistant role involves working in a close team environment with other research staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
A Bachelor's degree in a health or health-research related field including a minimum of one year of clinical research experience. Relevant experience considered in lieu of education.
Skills And Abilities
About the company
Island Health, also known as the Vancouver Island Health Authority, is the publicly funded health care provider in the southwestern portion of the Canadian province of British Columbia.