Research Assistant
Requisition ID: 403350
Position Number: 20066612
Posting End Date: May 25, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Site: St. Boniface Hospital
Department / Unit: Cardiology
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union: Non Union
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
FTE: Casual
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Non-Conforming;Non-Repeating
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.50
Annual Base Hours: 1950
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Position Overview
Under the overall direction of the Principal Investigator(s), and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, The Research Assistant is responsible for assisting with the co-ordination of various research projects. The Research Assistant, is responsible for assisting the Investigator(s) in various research related responsibilities, which include: participant recruitment and enrollment, as appropriate; assisting with the maintenance of source documents, case report forms, study correspondence, related study documents, and the study binder; preparation and submission of required regulatory documents for research; gathering and transcribing data for research studies; preparation, submission and follow-up of required committee and board approval(s) for the conduct of clinical research; preparing reports, regarding the project research activities on a regular basis; liaison with appropriate departments and external agencies, to ensure ongoing smooth operations of the research project; and performing other related duties as assigned and required.
Experience
- Recent experience in medical research and clinical trials, with working knowledge of clinical research. Phlebotomy skills are preferred.
- Experience with ethics protocol development, regulatory preparation, safety, monitoring and contract research organizations is required.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Word programs is required. Knowledge of databases, including electronic case report forms, is preferred.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Post-secondary education in a scientific or health-related discipline at a college or university level is required.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Not Applicable
Qualifications and Skills
- Ability to prioritize, organize and complete multiple tasks/projects with accuracy.
- Ability to maintain information in a confidential manner.
- Must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to problem-solve and make decisions independently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with patients and their families.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
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Medical Technologist, Clinical Research, Medical Research, Phlebotomy, Healthcare
