Original job description
Your Opportunity:
This is an opportunity to work with a Stellar interdisciplinary team in pediatric oncology research. your core skills for literature searching and critical appraisal are fundamental requirements to data collection and data quality control. you will have a keen understanding of prospective and retrospective cohort studies, case control studies and clinical trials. you have excellent data skill Excel/google SPSS SASs and data cleaning and organization. you have a basic understanding of pediatric cancers and familiarity with treatment modalities. you are able to do chart abstraction, patient screening and consent. understanding of REB/IRB GCP, privacy and research ethics.
Description:
As a Research Assistant, you will focus on the coordination of research studies (clinical or non-clinical) from start-up to closure in collaboration with principal investigators and other research team members. You will be responsible for assisting in preparing and submitting regulatory documents for research studies; performing literature reviews, data searches and environmental scans to support research studies; and monitoring study compliance.
Classification: Research Assistant Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Ihope Primary Location: Stollery Children's Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 11-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $38.80 Maximum Salary: $51.16 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of a post-secondary diploma/degree in a health or science-related discipline. Current registration with the applicable professional association or college as required.
Additional Required Qualifications:
HERBA. Reference management. Ability to prepare literature reviews and research summaries. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in health sciences, epidemiology, public health. REDCap, EPIC training, SPSS or SAS Good clinical practice and confidentiality and professionalism.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience with oncology., clinical research or working in a hospital setting. Need excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a research team.
