Research Assistant

• coordinating medical-ethical reviews and local approval procedures;

• coordinating contract and budget agreements;

• preparing and supervising the start-up of research projects;

• screening, informing, and including research participants;

• planning and performing study visits and study-related procedures;

• collecting, registering, and processing research data;

• informing and supporting colleagues with research activities;

• monitoring quality, safety, and privacy according to applicable laws and regulations;

• identifying opportunities for improvement and contributing to optimal research processes;

• maintaining contacts with researchers, sponsors, and other involved parties.

The role of research assistant has different focuses. Depending on your education, experience, and preference, the content may align more with that of a research nurse, with an emphasis on patient-related activities, or with that of a research coordinator, with an emphasis on preparation, organization, and coordination. A combination of these is also possible.

As a research assistant, you support medical-scientific research within MST. You are an important link between researchers, healthcare professionals, research participants, sponsors, and other involved parties. In consultation, it will be determined which activities align with your background, interests, and the needs within the research.

The tasks below reflect the breadth of the position; not all tasks may apply to you.

You will become part of the Science Office of MST and will be deployed from there within various specialties. As a result, you will work hospital-wide and gain experience within diverse fields, studies, and research teams.

You will work together with physicians, researchers, research professionals, and healthcare providers in a dynamic environment where research and patient care converge. The position offers a lot of variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a direct contribution to innovations in healthcare.

A combination with your current position is also possible. You can continue to work part of your contracted hours in your current role and, in addition, be deployed as a research assistant. We will coordinate the distribution of hours together, matching your experience, availability, and the needs of the various specialties.

You are an accurate and committed professional with an affinity for scientific research. You have good organizational skills, switch easily between different tasks, and enjoy collaborating with colleagues from various disciplines. Depending on your role, the emphasis will lie on patient contact, administrative tasks, research coordination, or a combination thereof.

Do you want to know if this position suits you? Or do you want more information about the content of the position?
Please feel free to contact Helga Blauw, department manager, via 06-55265366.

Depending on the fulfillment of the role, the complexity of the tasks, and the knowledge and experience you bring, we will together determine the most appropriate salary scale.

MST is one of the largest top-clinical hospitals in the Netherlands. We offer almost all forms of care and are an important hub in the healthcare of Twente. We work closely with regional partners, train healthcare professionals, and conduct research for the care of tomorrow.

Good care begins with passionate employees. That is why we invest in a safe, inclusive, and inspiring working environment in which you can develop and get the best out of yourself, wherever you work in the hospital.