Staff - Non Union
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile
Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 3
Job Title
Data Research Assistant (VEC)
Department
Vaccine Evaluation Centre | Department of Paediatrics | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$28.10 - $33.14 CAD Hourly
Posting End Date
April 22, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
May 13, 2026
This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.
This offer is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.
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Job Summary
This individual is a member of the Vaccine Evaluation Center (VEC) whose primary role is to perform research activities related to data handling and conducts a wide range of tasks related to data management and storage.
Organizational Status
Interfaces with Data Coordinators, Study Coordinators, and Senior Data Manager.
Interfaces with other clinical research sites disseminating data queries and facilitating quality assurance regarding data collected.
Work Performed
Provides quality control monitoring for data collection following and interpreting GCP guidelines, ensuring accuracy, completeness, legibility, and verifiability of source information.
Tests new data entry databases for ease of use within the data management area.
Writes user manuals for data entry staff.
Documents the structure of the already developed database.
Documents the data management process for each study.
Perfoms logical checks of the data, queries and edits the data when errors are found
Prepares the database for the statistical team's use and prepares the computerized data for long-term storage according to VEC policies.
Downloading and organizing relevant study data as requested by supervisors and in alignment with study protocols.
Assisting in the development of research study databases and database user manuals.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Duties are performed according to operating procedures and VEC policies. Decisions are made for the tasks at hand as related to the jo. Some non-routine decisions are made without consultation.
Consequences of errors in decision making may affect the integrity of databases and/or integrity of study outcomes. As a result, the reputation of the VEC may be jeopardized.
Supervision Received
The individual is expected to know the standard tasks that need to be done for the project and carry them out independently, reporting progress to their coordinator. Supervision in limited in that tasks are assigned and the end result is reviewed. Supervision comes from the data coordinators.
Supervision Given
Provides technical guidance to other project team members and is expected to provide training to other research assistants.
Minimum Qualifications
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Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own
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Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
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Undergraduate degree in computer science with additional courses in the health care field
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Experience in vaccine clinical trials
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Experience using SAS Analytics Software and R programming
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Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
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Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail
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Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
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Have excellent organizational skills as they are required to work on more than one study at a time.
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Experience in database management
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A sound understanding of vaccines and their appropriate use
