Clinical Research Assistant
Current• Set to assist with clinical assessments for spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, focusing on cardiovascular, bladder, and cognitive functions.• Contributing to the MACHINE study, involving electrode stimulation in randomized clinical trials aimed at improving motor functions and autonomic health in individuals with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).• Tasked with administering and collecting data from patient questionnaires and supporting evaluations by aiding patients during assessments.• Will contribute to ongoing research projects by performing data entry and analysis.• Expected to collaborate with post-doctoral fellows, PhD candidates, and clinical researchers on SCI-related projects.• Anticipated to gain hands-on experience with integrative physiological assessment techniques and spinal cord injury research.• Will receive training in lab techniques, data analysis, and patient interaction.• Will gain familiarity with electrical stimulation technologies and their compliance with standards like IEC 60601 for electrical safety.• Knowledgeable in regulatory requirements for investigational medical devices used in clinical trials, including ISO 14155 for clinical investigations.• Experienced in ensuring compliance with ethical standards and safety regulations, including ISO 14971 for risk management.• Understand documentation and reporting procedures required for clinical trials, adhering to ISO 13485 for quality management systems.• Knowledgeable in SOR/98-282 Medical Devices Regulations, ensuring compliance with Canadian standards for medical device safety, effectiveness, and post-market requirements.