Location
Richmond, BC | Canada
Job description
The salary range for this position is CAD $24.05/Hr. - CAD $31.57/Hr.
Come work as an Research Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Research Assistant to join the Richmond Health Services team. Apply today to join our team!
As a Research Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
- Report to the Senior Medical Director, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), Vancouver Community (VC) and to the Department Head, Family & Community Practice, the Research Assistant assists the principal investigator and research team with activities that support the research efforts for projects specific to Vancouver Community Health.
- Be responsible for data preparation, assistance with statistical analysis and result presentation and administrative support such as coordinating research meetings, planning agendas, and recording meeting minutes.
- Conduct literature reviews, ethics applications and grant proposal preparation, research dissemination and knowledge translation as required.
Education & Experience
- Degree in a related life science or health research discipline.
- One (1) year experience with health research studies or with a background of additional study in health research methods.
- Experience with biomedical dataset management or statistical analysis would be an asset.
Knowledge & Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of research methodology including qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Knowledge of research ethics including research confidentiality and privacy.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology in the scope of the research field.
- Ability to review and interpret applicable reports.
- Proficiency with MS Office software.
- Ability to use advanced microcomputer software such as database, statistical or spreadsheet applications.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to work with various stakeholders and interdisciplinary teams
As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH): VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.
We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the
Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
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$24.05 - $31.57 per hour
