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Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.

Position Summary

Working under the supervision of Principal Investigators and the Clinical Research Lead, the Clinical Research Coordinator will support the performance of multiple clinical trials that are either industry-sponsored or grant-funded and will be involved in all aspects of clinical trials from start-up to close-out including ethics applications, AHS operational approvals, regulatory document management, informed consent, and data collection through the conduct of study visits.

• Reviews, becomes knowledgeable about and adheres to multiple research protocols including both industry-sponsored and investigator-led clinical trials.

• Facilitates start-up, initiation, operational and close-out of a variety of studies. Prepares research ethics board submissions, develops site-specific informed consent forms, gathers and manages regulatory documents, creates data collection worksheets per the study protocols, submits requests for operational approval for AHS facilities as required for each study. Manages study supplies including lab kits and study medication.

• Recruits/screens participants, obtains consent, organizes patient visits/follow-up, communicates protocol requirements to participants, performs study assessments, collects and documents study data, enters data into databases, resolves data queries. Communicates regularly with Principal Investigators to ensure that they are aware of the status of their studies and participants.

• Performs phlebotomy as required by protocols and as a general CRU service.

• An undergraduate university degree in a medical or health-related field.
• Training in ICH Good Clinical Practice.
• 2-3 years experience working in a clinical research setting.
• Phlebotomy certification.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, and precise documentation skills.
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Calendar).
• Proven ability to strategize, plan, design, propose, and coordinate multiple tasks and projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with participants in a clinical trials setting.
• Pediatric phlebotomy experience.
• CPR certification.
• Knowledge of administrative structures, policies, and procedures at the University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services Experience using ARISE/REMO and NACTRC portal.

• Experience using Connect Care.

Application Instructions

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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.