Clinical Research Coordinator

at  University of Alberta

Department Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Oncology Dept
Hourly rate $26.33 to $35.55
Hours per week 14
Grade 7
Posted date October 25, 2024
Closing date November 1, 2024
Position Type Part Time - Trust Funded

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• At least 2 years of previous clinical research experience
• Training in ICH/GCP guidelines and GCP Certificate
• Knowledge of TDG and IATA shipping regulations and basic laboratory procedures
• Proficiency with MS Office Software - Word and Excel required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Recognized certification in clinical research (ACRP or SOCRA) obtained or plan to work towards is an asset
• NACTRC research course an asset
• Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures is an asset
  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.
  The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis 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.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight November 1, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time

The CRC will perform some or all of the following tasks, including but not limited to:

• Plans and coordinates the initiation of research study protocols.
• Participates in protocol management: reviews and adheres to multiple research protocols.
• Assists investigators with the preparation of documents for ethics submission (consents, protocols, study progress updates, adverse events reporting).
• Reconciles research accounts; assists with accounts and prepares invoices for payment
• Assembles study-specific source documents and prepares study binders to ensure regulatory documentation is maintained to meet study requirements.
• Provides instruction/teaching to study participants regarding study participation, protocol requirements, follow-up schedule, the use of data collection tools.
• Conducts patient recruitment, follow-up, data collection, case report form (CRF) completion, study monitoring, and data query resolution; promotes patient adherence to the study and monitors patient safety in relation to study protocols.
• Performs venipuncture to obtain blood samples, instructs patients to obtain urine and/or semen samples, request, processes and stores tissue samples according to protocols and standard SOPs. Transfers samples to long-term storage facilities in a regular manner.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of protocols, ethics applications, manuals, guidelines, SOPs, Intake Surveys, Quality of Life Questionnaires, and other study-associated documents.
• Provides ongoing written and oral reporting with the University Health Ethics Research Office (HERO) when applicable, Northern Alberta Clinical Trials and Research Centre (NACTRC) when applicable, Human Research Ethics Board of Alberta (HREBA) and investigators and industry sponsors, when applicable.
• Works with investigators to notify departments regarding study termination/compliance; ensures appropriate retention of study files/materials