Clinical Research Coordinator

Competition 1999

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

This position has a term length of one year plus one day from the date of hire and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

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Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

Working for the Women and Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI)

The Women and Children's Health Research Institute (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/Alberta Women's Hospital Foundation (RAHF/AWHF). Through the generous contributions of both foundations, WCHRI has been able to support the research excellence, training and development activities of investigators from a wide range of clinical and academic disciplines, all focusing their efforts on improving health outcomes for women and children in our province. WCHRI is the only research institute in Canada - and one of the few in the world - to focus on women's and children's health, including perinatal health. The Institute is considered to be a national authority and leader in women's and children's health issues. The scope and complexity of WCHRI is extensive - supporting over 430 members from 14 faculties and three colleges across the University of Alberta.

Position

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, healthcare 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

• Under minimal supervision, reviews, becomes knowledgeable about, and adheres to multiple research protocols; assists in streamlining clinical research protocol implementation processes; participates in study-related meetings, such as principal investigator meetings, site visits, regular monitoring visits and study conference calls.
• Develops excellent study-specific source documents and precise documentation of same; ensures source documents are received and reviewed (for example: ECGs, lab work, hospital diagnostic tests).
• Organizes and prepares charts; case report forms; remote data entry for study visits; regulatory documents; enter study information into the ARISE ethics system, including annual renewals. Submit safety reports to Ethics as applicable; facilitate close-out of projects.
• 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.
• 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; may be required to draw blood work with exact adherence to protocol requirements.
• Patient education and counseling regarding protocol requirements, treatment schedule and the use of data collection tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science, preferably supplemented by training and/or experience in a pediatric environment. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• A minimum of two years of research experience.
• 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 and 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in a health-related field.
• Certification with ACRP or SoCRA.
• Experience or training in genetic diseases or pediatric neurology.
• Experience working with children and their families.
• Experience with the University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services.