Description
The Department of Paediatrics in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 6 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant (RA) who will provide clinical research support to the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) at the Alberta Children's Hospital. This program supports various clinical trials throughout many departments at the Alberta Children's Hospital. These are Phase II-IV clinical trials that are both industry and investigator-initiated.
Reporting to the Principal Investigator.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
- Research Assistant duties will include but are not limited to, inclusion/exclusion criteria review with PI, consent, study procedure support, survey completion and tracking, data entry, supply management and regulatory binder management
- Patient screening and recruitment
- Manage and maintain study databases
- Coordination and/or supporting collection of laboratory samples
- Data collection (e.g., health data from medical records, questionnaires) and data entry
- Tracking of study visits and next protocol tasks for participants
- Maintenance of regulatory documents
- Adherence to study specific as well as site SOPs for day to day tasks as well as study procedures
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Master's Degree preferred, or equivalent experience in pediatric research, clinical trials, and a health-related field accepted
- Experience with RedCap required
- Experience with consent for study participants is an asset
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work independently, to multi-task, and to coordinate work with others
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and research databases
- TCPS2 certification required. GCP, Health Canada Division 5 certifications an asset
- Connect Care (EPIC) experience an asset
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 1.
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