Sample job posting for a research assistant

There are so many expectations of a research assistant, these days !!! Do they want a human or a SUPERHUMAN?!!!

Here is a sample job posting with requirements listed:

Qualifications:
The successful applicant will possess at minimum a Secondary school diploma and/or Special Courses in the following fields:

·      Statistics

·       Biostatistics

·       Systems engineering

·       Psychology

·       Neuro-Psychiatry

·       Genetics

·       Epidemiology

·       Related health studies

·       Excellent computer skills

·       Ability to perform statistical analyses 

·       Preference will be given to applicants with:

·       Previous research experience

·       Hands on experience with MS Access

·       Statistical analysis software SAS,

·       Pedigree-drawing program Progeny and

·       Familiarity with medical terminology                                 

·       Successful applicants will have

·       Excellent communication

·       Organizational

·       Analytical skills

·       Clinical / research experience

·       Be highly accurate in their work, able to

·       Pay high attention to detail, and able to

·       Work well in a fast-paced environment

·       Independently as well as

·       Part of a team

·       Proficiency in Access, SAS & Visual Basic,

·       WordPerfect, Excel, Outlook, Power Point.

·       Some knowledge of SQL language and Progeny or Cyrillic is preferred.

·      MEDLINE research and web site development experience would be assets.

·       Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.