Health Research jobs in Calgary, AB

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR (CRC)
Align Community Research Enablement Organization (ACREO)

ACREO Research – Calgary Area, Alberta
Part-Time / Full-Time / Casual | Independent Contractor | In-Person

Position Summary

ACREO Research is seeking an experienced, dependable, and highly organized Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)to support the conduct of industry-sponsored clinical trials at our community-based research sites in the Calgary area.

The successful candidate will work closely with Principal Investigators, research participants, ACREO operations leadership, Sponsors, CROs, laboratory personnel, and other members of the clinical research team to ensure studies are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with the study protocol, ICH-GCP, Health Canada requirements, and applicable research procedures.

This is an independent contractor / consultant positionand is well suited to an experienced CRC who is confident working both independently and collaboratively within a growing clinical research organization.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

· Coordinate and conduct participant study visits in accordance with protocol requirements

· Support participant recruitment, pre-screening, screening, enrolment, scheduling, and follow-up

· Conduct informed consent discussions within delegated responsibilities and ensure complete and accurate documentation

· Review inclusion and exclusion criteria and support Investigator confirmation of participant eligibility

· Complete accurate, contemporaneous source documentation

· Enter and maintain study data within electronic data capture (EDC) systems

· Respond to data queries and Sponsor/CRO requests in a timely manner

· Coordinate protocol-required assessments, laboratory procedures, ECGs, imaging, specialist assessments, and other study activities

· Maintain study-specific subject files, source records, logs, training documentation, and essential documents

· Identify, document, and appropriately escalate adverse events, serious adverse events, protocol deviations, and other safety information

· Communicate closely with the Principal Investigator regarding participant status, medical review requirements, safety concerns, and protocol-related issues

· Prepare for and participate in Sponsor/CRO monitoring visits, audits, and inspections

· Work collaboratively with Clinical Research Associates and promptly address monitoring findings and outstanding action items

· Assist with study start-up, site initiation, study close-out, and regulatory activities as required

· Maintain organized, complete, and inspection-ready study documentation

· Provide participants with a professional, supportive, and respectful clinical research experience

· Maintain clear and timely communication with the broader ACREO research team

Qualifications

Required / Strongly Preferred

· Previous clinical research experience, ideally in a Clinical Research Coordinator or comparable study coordination role

· Minimum 1–3 years of clinical research experience preferred

· Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and clinical trial conduct

· Familiarity with Health Canada-regulated clinical research

· Experience working with electronic data capture systems

· Strong documentation and organizational skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to manage multiple priorities, participant schedules, and study deadlines

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality

· Ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative with the study team

· Professional, dependable, and comfortable communicating directly with physicians, participants, Sponsors, CROs, and monitors

Assets

The following would be considered strong assets:

· Bachelor’s degree or diploma in health sciences, nursing, life sciences, kinesiology, nutrition, medical laboratory sciences, or a related healthcare field

· CCRC, CCRP, or similar clinical research certification

· Experience with Phase II–IV industry-sponsored clinical trials

· Experience with Medidata Rave or other EDC platforms

· Experience with electronic regulatory systems and clinical trial management systems

· Previous experience with participant recruitment and retention

· Experience with monitoring visits and Sponsor/CRO interactions

· Phlebotomy training and demonstrated competency

· Experience processing, packaging, and shipping biological specimens

· IATA Dangerous Goods training

· Experience in primary care, obesity, diabetes, metabolic disease, cardiovascular medicine, dermatology, or other outpatient research settings

Who We Are Looking For

Clinical research experience is important to us, but so is the individual joining our team.

We are looking for someone who is:

· Highly reliable and accountable

· Organized and exceptionally detail-oriented

· Proactive and able to anticipate what needs to be done

· Comfortable taking ownership of assigned studies and participant visits

· Professional and confident in a clinical environment

· Compassionate and respectful with research participants

· Comfortable asking questions and escalating concerns when needed

· Able to work calmly and effectively when study priorities change

· Collaborative, positive, and supportive of the broader research team

· Genuinely committed to high-quality clinical research

At ACREO, we place a significant emphasis on integrity, professionalism, teamwork, communication, reliability, and participant care.

We are intentionally building a strong clinical research team and are looking for individuals who take pride in their work and want to contribute meaningfully to the growth of community-based clinical research.

Work Environment

· In-person clinical research role with hybrid afternoons and administrative time

· Work performed at ACREO-supported physician primary care or specialist medical clinics within the Calgary area

· Direct interaction with research participants and healthcare professionals

· May involve handling biological specimens and coordinating laboratory procedures

· Travel between Calgary-area research sites may occasionally be required

· Hours will vary depending on active studies, participant visit schedules, and study requirements

Position Details

Position Type: Independent Contractor / Consultant
Schedule: Part-Time / Full-Time / Casual
Location: Calgary and surrounding area
Compensation: Competitive contractor compensation based on clinical research experience, qualifications, and scope of responsibilities

About ACREO Research

ACREO – Align Community Research Enablement Organization – partners with community physicians and healthcare teams to bring high-quality clinical research into community practice.

Our team supports the operational delivery of clinical trials while maintaining a strong focus on participant safety, research quality, regulatory compliance, Investigator support, and an exceptional participant experience.

We work closely with pharmaceutical Sponsors, CROs, Principal Investigators, and healthcare professionals to build sustainable, high-performing clinical research sites.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your clinical research experience.

We also encourage applicants to include a brief note telling us:

· Why you are interested in joining ACREO

· What clinical research experience you would bring to the role

· What you value most in the team and work environment you choose to be part of

We appreciate all applications. Candidates whose experience and approach appear to be a strong fit for ACREO will be contacted for further discussion.

Pay: $30.00-$45.90 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have GCP and TCPS2 Certification?

Experience:

• Research Coordinating or Assisting : 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB