Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Alberta Health Services (AHS) continues to garner recognition as one of the best places to work in Canada and has made the list for Alberta\'s Top 75 Employers and Canada\'s Best Diversity Employers. Our employee benefits, culture and work-life balance are some of the many reasons we are an employer of choice. The University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) is one of Canada\'s leading academic health sciences centres with a reputation for clinical research, innovation, education, and patient-centred care. The University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) is one of Canada\'s leading academic health sciences centres with a reputation for clinical research, innovation, education, and patient-centred care. The Clinical Trials Unit supports the Principal Investigators in conducting research studies at AHS/UofA and within the Edmonton zone. Embedding research, innovation and analytic capacity in the healthcare system helps ensure AHS provides patient-focused, quality healthcare to more than four million Albertans. The Clinical Trials Unit is recruiting for a Research Coordinator to provide support for clinical research trials. You will be assigned to the Cardiology group at the Mazankowski Heart Institute. The Mazankowski Heart Institute is a world leader in complex and cardiac care.The main responsibilities of this position includes the identification and consenting of eligible participants collection and documentation of clinical trial data. This position will require exceptional organizational skills that are necessary to manage multiple trials and ensure that study information is timely, accurate, valid according to the study protocol, sponsor and Health Canada Regulations, when applicable. Working under limited supervision, you will perform diversified duties requiring independent judgement and confidentiality.

Description:

As a Research I, you will be working with research teams which are generating and disseminating new knowledge that assists with advancing the understanding of health disciplines and various health and medical concerns. Working under the guidance of the principal investigator, you will be responsible for preparing and submitting research documents, collecting and reviewing a variety of information related to the study, and monitoring study compliance. You will also assist with the recruitment of study participants and initiate consenting of study and/or trial participants and may complete lab work to support research activities.

• Classification: Research I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Clinical Trials Unit
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 04-DEC-2023
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 14-DEC-2023
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $35.50
• Maximum Salary: $46.82
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Diploma or degree in a health or science related field. Registration with applicable professional association or college where required. Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 2-3 years clinical research experience. Knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of clinical trial regulations and guidelines (ICH-GCP training, Health Canada and FDA). Ability to multitask in fast paced environment. Advanced computer skills. Experience with electronic data capture and database programs. Experience with Research Ethics applications and process. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications:

University degree in health related field. Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) Certification. Experience working with Pharmaceutical trials and sponsors. Cardiology experience with background in valve disease would be an asset.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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