Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Staff - Non Union

Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3

Job Title
Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Department
Michael Cuccione Childhood Cancer Research Program | Department of Paediatrics

Compensation Range
$4,434.02 - $5,228.81 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date
April 20, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Apr 17, 2025

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

This offer is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.

This position is located within a health-care facility, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate.

Note: Only the Full Time Compensation Range is displayed on the job posting details advertised on the UBC Career sites.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

WORK PERFORMED

To coordinate clinical research protocols, including but not limited to Phases I, II and III chemotherapy studies, hematology studies, bone marrow transplant studies, supportive care studies and ancillary studies:

• Ensuring adherence to and maintenance of protocols

• Maintaining protocols and associated documents to ensure they are up-to date

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of multi-site investigator initiated project

• Coordinating and liaising closely with the interdisciplinary staff, study sponsors and consortiums identifying and screening potential study participants

• Preparing source documentation for review and confirmation of eligibility criteria

• Overseeing registration process of patients on clinical studies

• Creation of novel study specific documents and work flows

• Responsible for collecting documentation, organization and accurate and timely completion and submission of paper and electronic data capture forms

• Creating and maintaining research charts on registered subjects

• Reporting adverse drug reactions in consultation with physician and in accordance with protocol-specific guidelines

• Procuring and safely shipping as well as maintaining accurate documentation of study specimens from various sources according to protocol guidelines and federal regulations

• Acting as liaison with health care team and laboratory team, both on-site and outside the institution, for project management and information exchange regarding clinical studies

• Performing data entry and managing research databases with accuracy

• Preparing and participating in audits and study monitoring visits from various regulatory bodies

• Attending conferences and meetings, possibly involving travel

• Timely completion of required regulatory certificates and tutorials

• Maintaining clinical research education and regulatory certifications

• Providing back-up for other team members while sick or on holidays

• If not already obtained, the division will support training for clinical research professional certification through the Society of Clinical Research Associates

• Performing other related tasks and projects as deemed necessary

CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR

Consequences of error are high and this is a position with significant responsibility. The data submitted impacts the direction of future studies. Errors could impact upon the reputation of the program as a whole and jeopardize the options for collaborative participation with industry, government and other centers.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

It is expected that the RT3 will demonstrate the ability to work independently once training has been successfully completed. The RT3 will be required to problem solve on a limited basis.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

The RT 3 will receive supervision and direction from the RT 4’s or M&P within the Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.

• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Clinical research professional certification through the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate preferred.

Assets: Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Pediatric oncology, familiarity with database management programs. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice. Attentive to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately. Medium to high degree of computer literacy including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Access and Excel. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills a must. Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to exercise initiative and maintain confidentiality. Communicates effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to learn new software. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Physical ability to do the job.