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Research Assistant I
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a temporary full-time Research Assistant I in its Division of Clinical Research at the Health Sciences Centre, until December 1, 2027. The role covers patient data entry, study file maintenance, lab kit preparation, specimen processing and travel to affiliated clinics. The posting states 75 bi-weekly hours on 8-hour day shifts, pay at CG-24 ($23.32 to $25.68 per hour), and a closing date of November 19, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Enter confidential patient information into study databases
- Maintain study files per Health Canada guidelines
- Prepare lab kits, clinic supplies and study visit materials
- Centrifuge and package blood samples for shipment
- Travel to affiliated NLHS clinics for patient testing
Requirements summary:
- Undergraduate coursework in health or social sciences
- One year of research experience with data entry in last three years
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Current GCP or TDG certification is an asset
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Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 75 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Hospital or clinic, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification, Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Health sciences, Social sciences |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 977 |
Job description
| Zone: Eastern Urban Zone Location: Health Sciences Centre Research Assistant I Division of Clinical Research- Clinical Trials Temporary Full-time (until December 1, 2027, with the possibility of extension) Management Support 30393TMP |
|---|
| Hours | 75 bi-weekly (8 hour shifts; days) |
| Salary | CG-24 (CAD23.32 - CAD25.68 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0030982 |
| Posted Date | 2026-11-12 |
| Closing Date | 2026-11-19 |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Job Summary Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Research, the Research Assistant I (RA I) will assist with confidentially obtaining patient information and entering it into the appropriate study database. The RA I will maintain study files by ensuring all documents are up to date and all correspondence is filed as required by Health Canada guidelines for clinical studies. The RA I will also assist with study questionnaires (mail or telephone, etc.), maintain an inventory of supplies and materials required for various studies (i.e. lab kits), while ensuring materials are not expired. The Research Assistant I will support and assist senior staff in preparing for study visits and regular study duties. This could include preparing study source documents for patient visits, nasal swabs (upon training), labelling laboratory kits and stocking clinic rooms, travelling to NLHS clinics within the urban metro area to perform patient testing at affiliated NLHS clinics. Additionally, centrifuging patients' blood, pipetting the serum and packaging the bloods for shipment to the lab via FedEx as per transportation of dangerous goods guidelines, are all regular duties. The RA I may also be required to support senior staff with environmental scans for various research topics as needed. Job Qualifications Education Undergraduate coursework in a health related or social sciences field is required. Current and continuing certification in Transportation of Dangerous Goods is an asset. Current and continuing certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) with Health Canada is an asset. Experience Minimum of one year of experience within the last three years working in a research setting including data entry is required. Experience in conducting telephone interviews is an asset. Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Knowledge of research and evaluation approaches in various settings. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated individual leadership skills and autonomous critical thinking ability. Demonstrated time management skills as well as the ability to prioritize and work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Demonstrated strong team work skills and the ability to work collaboratively. Demonstrated effective research and analytical thinking skills. Ability to ensure confidentiality and work in an ethical manner. Other A satisfactory record of work performance is required. |
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