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Research Assistant Resume Sample and Example

Sample Research Assistant resume with data collection, literature review, and study coordination for clinical and academic health research settings.

Resume Objective

Detail-oriented Research Assistant with 3 years of experience supporting clinical and health sciences research at Ontario academic health centres and universities. Seeking a research assistant role where I can contribute to meaningful health research and develop my skills in study design, data management, and scientific communication.

Key Skills to Highlight

  • Study protocol adherence and participant recruitment
  • Data collection, entry, and management
  • Systematic literature review and citation management
  • Statistical analysis support (SPSS, R)
  • Research ethics and REB compliance
  • Survey design and administration
  • Research report and manuscript preparation
  • Laboratory assistance and specimen handling

Sample Work Experience Bullets

  • Assisted with participant recruitment, screening, and consent for a CIHR-funded clinical trial at an Ontario academic hospital.
  • Collected, entered, and managed research data in REDCap, performing regular quality checks to ensure data integrity.
  • Conducted systematic literature searches using PubMed, CINAHL, and EMBASE to support evidence synthesis.
  • Coordinated study visit scheduling, participant follow-up, and adverse event reporting under principal investigator supervision.
  • Contributed to the preparation of research ethics board (REB) applications, progress reports, and manuscript drafts.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related discipline; graduate studies an asset.

Relevant Certifications

  • TCPS2 CORE Certificate (Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans)
  • Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) Certification
  • CPR Level C
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How to Use This Sample

Use this sample as a structural guide — not a template to copy word-for-word. Adapt the objective, skills and experience bullets to reflect your own background. Tailor each application to the specific job posting, and keep your resume to one page for entry-level roles or one to two pages for senior positions.

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