Job Description

Description
This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position has a term length of one year plus a day and offers a .
Location - This role is in-person at North Campus, Edmonton.
Working at the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
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. .
Working for the Department of Medicine
The Department of Medicine is the largest department in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta with over 250 academic faculty members and over 400 trainees (graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and residents).
The Department of Medicine's core mission is to undertake outstanding education, research and high-quality clinical care to provide the best possible health outcomes for Albertans. We have 14 divisions that work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary, multicultural and ethnically diverse collegial environment.
Position Summary
Working within the general direction and guidance from Dr. David Collister, the candidate will operate multiple clinical research projects conducted by the primary investigator.
The ideal candidate conducts study activities specific to investigator-initiated and industry research protocols, designs case report forms and databases, navigates ethics submissions, and completes Health Canada and other regulatory applications.
The employee will recruit study participants and complete follow-up, including the administration of questionnaires, which requires them to interact with patients, the University, and Alberta Health Services staff. The employee has demonstrated her ability to work independently, making critical decisions as to the accuracy, completeness and relevancy of all data collected.
Duties
Administrative Activities

• Provides administrative support for grant applications, presentations, publications, reports and other program-based initiatives; Constructs and submits conference materials (i.e. abstracts, posters)

Research Activities

• Follows and adheres to multiple research protocols and ethical standards.
• Screens, recruits, and consents participants according to inclusion/exclusion criteria.
• Collects and manages data, including handling bodily fluids and using hospital systems (e.g., ConnectCare, Netcare).
• Provides instructions to participants and monitors safety and compliance.
• Conducts follow-ups, completes case report forms (CRFs), and performs chart reviews.
• Assists in data extraction for systematic reviews and contributes to manuscript preparation.

Project Management Activities

• Independently manages study timelines, regulatory documents, and daily operations.
• Prepares ethics submissions, SOPs, and study protocols.
• Oversees data entry, cleaning, and reporting of adverse events.
• Supervises and supports team members, including students and volunteers.
• Coordinates regulatory compliance (e.g., ethics, Health Canada), project communication, and resource management.
• Identifies funding opportunities and supports knowledge dissemination efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related field.
• At least 3 years of research experience with patient interaction and administration of questionnaires, dealing with patients, responding to study-related questions.
• Experience or specific education in data management and data cleaning.
• Familiar with retrieving patient information from patient charts.
• Intermediate level competency with MS Office (Word and Excel) and Adobe.
• Experience with RedCap database design and utilization.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, timelines and a flexible work schedule.
• Ability to work efficiently and in a professional and ethical manner.
• Ability to work independently as well as with others on a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master of Science degree is an asset.
• Fluency in a language other than English.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms-physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L'Universite de l'Alberta s'engage a creer une communaute universitaire ou chaque personne se sent valorisee, ou les obstacles a la reussite sont elimines et ou des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se developper. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiees. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premieres nations, Metis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapees; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identite et une expression sexospecifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer a la diversification des idees et a l'universite a postuler.
Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight July 31, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.