Job Description

Position Overview

The Department of Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Clinical Research Coordinator. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

This position reports to the Principal Investigator.

The clinical research team is housed within the Department of Medicine, Section of Nephrology and Endocrinology. We are a motivated team of researchers whose overall objective is to improve the health and quality of life of our patients.

The team is engaged in clinical and health research in all areas of disease management, evaluation, interventional, observational, & qualitative research. The Research Coordinator will be part of an established and dynamic team that will work closely with the Principal Investigators (PIs).

Must have own transportation to be able to travel between recruitment locations in the city as required.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Research Coordination

• Organize studies in accordance with protocols, applicable contracts, budget requirements, and in compliance with all policies, procedures, and guidelines of the research group, the University of Calgary, applicable regulatory bodies, and the research ethics board
• Implement clinical trial coordination tasks, including but not limited to: all start up activities; developing and revising recruitment plans; completing ethics applications; study contract process functions; completing all study related activities from feasibility to close out of delegated clinical and health research studies
• Assists PIs in protection of the rights and welfare of all human research participants involved in research in accordance with applicable regulatory bodies, the University of Calgary, CHREB and sponsoring agency policies and procedures
• Assists the PIs in the development of materials and tools necessary to appropriately train individuals involved in the conduct of the studies delegated to them
• Assists the PIs to assure that all key personnel or persons "engaged" in the research study have met the training requirements in accordance with applicable regulatory bodies, the University of Calgary, CHREB, and sponsoring agency policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Builds and maintains good working relationships with all team members and external parties
• Assists PIs with study feasibility assessments as requested
• Complete research protocol ethics submissions (including but not limited to - applications, modifications, renewals, deviations, safety reporting and closures) and all research contract and legal agreements
• Responsible for reporting of adverse and serious adverse events according to the study protocol and in accordance with local ethics board, regulatory agencies, and sponsor requirements
• Ensure required confidentiality agreements are in place where appropriate
• Demonstrates knowledge and willingness to learn all aspects of clinical research trial coordination including but not limited to screening, informed consent process, lab collection and processing, treatment and follow-up of study subjects, data entry, query resolution, project closure activities, reporting (SAEs/AEs), monitoring and audits
• Will perform point of care testing, Vital signs, Phlebotomy and provide lab assessments
• May perform ECGs
• Able to perform CPR as needed
• Research Reporting, Analysis, Evaluation:

• Organize qualitative research (ie: focus groups and interviews) inclusive of planning, moderating, facilitating, collecting and sorting information, entering data, and assisting with data analysis
• Assists with systematic qualitative data coding and analysis using qualitative data management software (e.g. NVivo)
• Responsible for monitoring expected enrolment goals and modifying recruitment strategies to achieve those targets
• Assists with quantitative research (ie. survey design, dissemination, data collection, and creates and maintains database)
• Assists with the administration of the study projects (developing projects plans, creating and maintaining relevant documents, organizing meetings, taking minutes, communicating with study team and collaborators, paying invoices, sourcing vendors, etc.)
• Assists with systematic literature reviews and written synthesis of findings

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) active designation or relevant Health or Life Sciences undergraduate degree required
• Must adhere to Alberta Health Services vaccine mandates as required
• Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant work experience in clinical research in an academic setting
• Experience with research protocols, ethics submissions, and research agreements/contracts
• Capable organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Previous experience coordinating multiple projects with competing priorities/deadlines
• Ability to take initiative, identify priorities, work under the direction of the PIs and in a team environment
• Organizational, interpersonal, effective written and oral communication skills
• The ability to establish relationships and interact with teams of people from diverse scientific, professional backgrounds, front-line clinical staff and a variety of stakeholders to coordinate, implement and evaluate the projects
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to seek out answers to questions and problems
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated flexibility with work hours and assisting the research team to meet priorities/deadlines
• Knowledge and experience with ICH-GCP requirements, HIA, PIPA, FOIP, TCPS2, TDG, and Health Canada Part C Division 5 regulations
• Must be proficient in standard system software applications (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Zoom, and the Internet)
• An understanding and experience with data capture systems (e.g. REDCap) and software (e.g. Endnote, Qualtrics, NVivo)
• The following qualifications, while not required, will be considered an asset:

• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) designation
• Phlebotomy Certificate
• BCLS current certification
• Experience with diabetes technology
• Experience performing Electrocardiograms
• Experience with direct subject interaction and data collection

Application Deadline: September 8, 2023

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 1.

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