Clinical Research Coordinator

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has a term length of one year plus a day and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits .

Location - North campus. This role is in person

Working for the University of Alberta 

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Department summary

The Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI) supports research excellence dedicated to improving the health outcomes of women and children. WCHRI was founded in 2006 as a partnership between the University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services, with core funding from the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation (SCHF) and the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation (RAHF). Thanks to our funders’ generosity, WCHRI is able to support a broad range of research programs for over 430 researchers.

Position summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for supporting multiple clinical research studies in the area of children, perinatal, and/or women’s health. The position works within clinical research team at the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute and reports to the Research and Development Coordinator and/or the Clinical Research Director. The Clinical Research Coordinator works collaboratively with investigators, study participants, health care providers, and other research support staff in order to ensure safe and successful conduct of clinical research studies. The position may provide a range of research support services, including (but not limited to) contract and ethics submissions; study setup, conduct and closeout.

Duties

• Assists in the development of clinical research protocols
• Under minimal supervision, reviews, becomes knowledgeable about, and adheres to multiple research protocols.
• Develops excellent study-specific source documents and precise documentation of same
• Organizes and prepares charts; case report forms; remote data entry for study visits; regulatory documents
• Conducts the daily aspects of clinical trials according to defined study protocols
• Conducts exercise testing according to specific study requirements
• Coordinates with radiology, laboratory, pharmacy, health records, etc. as needed by specific protocols
• Reports adverse events promptly to the Principal Investigator(s) and the sponsor, as necessary
• Participates in study-related meetings, such as principal investigator meetings, site visits, regular monitoring visits and study conference calls
• Ensures source documents are received and reviewed (for example: ECGs, lab work, hospital diagnostic tests)
• Enter study information into the Arise ethics system, including amendments and annual renewals.  Submit safety reports to Ethics as applicable.
• Facilitates close-out of projects.
• Assists with grant proposals and submissions
• Assists or independently prepares study reports
• Performs literature searches and systematic reviews
• Screens and recruits potential study participants; obtains patient consents
• Performs study-specific assessments
• Organizes ongoing patient follow-up, including arranging lab work, appointments and facilitation of ongoing therapy
• Patient education and counseling regarding protocol requirements, treatment schedule and the use of data collection tools
• May be required to draw blood work with exact adherence to protocol requirements

Qualifications

• Science degree; preferably supplemented by training and/or experience in a pediatric environment.  Combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum two years of research experience
• Certification with ACRP or SoCRA preferred
• Experience working with children and their families an asset
• Experience with the University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services an asset
• Computer proficiency using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision
• Precise documentation skills/detail oriented
• Willingness to work flexible hours to fulfill the responsibilities of the position
• Ability to work efficiently in a professional and ethical manner in accordance with University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services policies and procedures

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.