Research Assistant - Tech 3

University of Manitoba

C.H.R.I.M., Max Rady College of Medicine

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Position number: 37931

Date posted: June 18, 2026

Job details

Research Assistant - Tech 3 (AESES)

Revised Regular Continuing Part-Time (Grant Funded)

Yes

17.5 - 35 Hours/Week Monday - Friday

$23.13 to $33.29 per hour

Expected Start Date

July 20, 2026

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Kelly Ross, CPHR - ***email_hidden*** (2047893968)

Qualifications

MINIMAL FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIRED

Bachelor's Degree in a related study area, including laboratory analysis techniques.

Completion of a Community College course in a related discipline with one years = directly-related experience.

High school completion with job-related options with a minimum of four years = directly-related experience.

EXPIERENCE

Health field-related diplomas or certificates may be considered.
PHIA training is required.
Experience working within a clinical research environment is required.
Experience with patient/participant contact required.
Experience consenting research participants is require
Experience with pediatric populations required.
GCP, TCPS-Core, Division 5 training preferred.
Experience with Autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders preferred.
Experience working with REDCAP or Electronic Data Capture software preferred.
Experience processing biological samples is preferred.
An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.
Ability to discuss sensitive matters effectively with participants is required.
Attention to detail and high accuracy with data entry is required.
High level of organizational skills required to manage multiple participants
Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
Demonstrated ability in using computer software related to word processing (e.g. Microsoft Office, Outlook) required.
Satisfactory clearance of criminal records and child abuse registry checks required.
A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Key responsibilities

RESEARCH ASSISTANCE AND RECRUITMENT

Responsible for providing assistance to the national Research Coordinator and for coordination of non-treatment clinical research studies, including but not limited to observational studies, surveys, in-person questionnaires, qualitative interviews, and chart reviews, in accordance according to the research ethics board approved research protocol, ICH-GCP (Good Clinical Practice) and TCPS2.
Adheres to patient safety and privacy protocols.
Assists in the development and maintenance of study materials including, assent/consent forms, data collection tools, case report forms, source documents, and other research project related materials such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Interacts with various departments and outside agencies to clarify needs for various approvals and assists researchers in finding solutions to facilitating the project.
Assists in the development of submissions for research ethics, institutional impact, privacy and data access as well as maintains on-going submissions including amendments and annual approval as required.
Recruits, interviews (explains the proposed research to the study participant) obtains assent/consent for enrolment screens, monitors and follows-up with patients in the various clinical research trials and studies and is responsible for maintaining on-going follow up of the study participants in the study and supports tracking overall study progress.
Schedules study visits in accordance with the protocol and ensures performance of required assessments, coordinating visits with allied health professionals (e.g. phlebotomy, ultrasound).
Liaises with Researchers, families, children and youth and prepares and responds to enquiries in respect of project studies.

DATA COLLECTION

Ensures the collection of data per the protocol and entry into the case report form or study specific electronic data capture tool (e.g. REDCAP) in a timely manner within guidelines while ensuring data quality, via data cleaning and query resolution.
Collects data per the protocol and enters them into the case report form or electronic data capture tool (e.g. REDCAP).
Establishes and maintains a study file, collecting and maintaining essential documents, and maintaining databases, as required.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Provides information for invoices and provides them to the Administrative Coordinator in terms of the work completed.
Collaborates closely with other research staff and hospital personnel
Liaise with the various groups to support research activities (University of Manitoba Departments – ORS, REB and the various HSC Departments)
Must be able to work flexible hours, including evening and weekends required on occasion.
Assist with other related projects and duties as assigned.
May be required to preform related duties not exceeding skills and capabilities as required.

Additional information

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.