Research I

Your Opportunity:

The University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) is one of Canada’s leading academic health sciences centres with a reputation for clinical research, innovation, education, and patient-centred care. The Clinical Trial Unit is a specialty area at the UAH where clinical researchers design, conduct, analyse and publish clinical trials and other health studies. Embedding research, innovation and analytic capacity in the healthcare system helps ensure AHS provides patient-focused, quality healthcare to more than four million Albertans. Come be part of exciting leading-edge research and join our team of professionals in the Clinical Trial Unit (CTU). Alberta Health Services (AHS) continues to garner recognition as one of the best places to work in Canada and has made the list for Alberta’s Top 75 Employers and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our employee benefits, culture and work-life balance are some of the many reasons we are an employer of choice. The Clinical Trials Unit is recruiting a Research Coordinator to provide support for pharmaceutical research trials. You will be assigned to the Gastrointestinal and Liver Research Group (GILDR) located at the Zeidler Ledcor Centre. The main responsibility of this position includes study feasibilities, preparing ARISE ethics applications, developing informed consents, submitting renewals, SAE reporting, close out reports and operational approvals. As a Research Coordinator, you will require exceptional organizational skills that are necessary to ensure trial information is timely, accurate, valid and to the sponsor's satisfaction.

Description:

As a Research I, you will be working with research teams which are generating and disseminating new knowledge that assists with advancing the understanding of health disciplines and various health and medical concerns. Working under the guidance of the principal investigator, you will be responsible for preparing and submitting research documents, collecting and reviewing a variety of information related to the study, and monitoring study compliance. You will also assist with the recruitment of study participants and initiate consenting of study and/or trial participants and may complete lab work to support research activities.

Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Research I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Clinical Trials Unit Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 08-NOV-2024 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 02-DEC-2024 Temporary End Date: 03-DEC-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $35.50 Maximum Salary: $46.82 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Diploma or degree in a health or science related field. Registration with applicable professional association or college where required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

2-5 years of experience working with Pharmaceutical Clinical trials ( Phase 1-4) with current experience with University of Alberta ARISE ethics applications and Alberta Health Services processes. Knowledge of clinical trial regulations and guidelines (ICH-GCP, Health Canada and FDA). Experience with Electronic data capture and database programs. Knowledge of medical terminology. Working under limited supervision, you will perform diversified duties requiring independent judgement and confidentiality. To be successful in this role, you will require excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a team environment. You must be able to handle multiple demands with short timelines while remaining sufficiently flexible to accept new workload as necessary. As a Research Coordinator, you shall harness professionalism and strong interpersonal skills to effectively manage and communicate with pharmaceutical sponsors. It is vital that you demonstrate the insight of when to escalate/report issues to the Manager. Experience within computer programs (excel, word, power point). Electronic data capture and database programs. Health Canada Division 5 and GCP certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Connect Care Research Training an asset.