Program Lead and Lead Research Coordinator for CSAR

at  University of Alberta

Department Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Pediatrics Dept
Salary range $34,457.06 to $47,689.61 (pro-rated)
Hours per week 20
Grade 10
Posted date September 26, 2024
Closing date October 3, 2024
Position Type Part Time - Trust Funded

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Excellent clinical assessment and analysis skills.
• 1 year experience in administering medication orally, intravenously, and endotracheal.
• 1 year experience in a research environment (specifically clinical trials and regulatory trials), healthcare, or working with families/children.
• Knowledge of the research process is required (research ethics, patient accrual, data completion, data analysis).
• NICU experience is required
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and decision making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent research skills with proven abilities to problem solve, and meet timelines.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to a rapidly changing environment, and be able to prioritize tasks effectively.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work efficiently in a professional and ethical manner in accordance with University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services policies and procedures.
• Computer and tablet proficiency is required.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), data management software (REDCap), and clinical record software (Netcare, eCritical, Connect Care).
  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 October 3, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time

• Ensure all research procedures/processes are in compliance with the protocol.
• Develop and implement work plans and timelines.
• Contribute to the design and development of study protocols by assessing the feasibility and methodology of each project coming into the program.
• Develop and implement study specific quality assurance procedures such as activities including the collection, entry, and verification, and develop standard procedures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all data collected for efficient collection, analysis and reporting.
• Oversee the ethics submission to the Research Ethics Board (initial submission, amendments, renewals, applicable updates) and resolve all study issues addressed by ethics review and respond accordingly.
• Coordinate the site specific initiation of studies including training on program procedures and assist in obtaining operational approvals, AHS agreements and renewals, ensuring all relevant regulatory documentation is complete and on file prior to site activation.
• Coordinator representative - This role involves working with other coordinators and Principal Investigators in order to facilitate studies backed by CSAR.
• Oversees recruitment, data collection, data management and analysis for several projects.
• Hires, trains, and supervises research staff.
• Assists with the integration of new team members into research program routines and practices specific to the project and tasks they are assigned (e.g., data access, network access, conducting interviews, data management).
• Oversees the ongoing professional development of research team members offering feedback on their performance as a team member and their research skills (e.g. conducting interviews, data analysis, literature reviews).
• Identify potential participants through the Labor and Delivery Department, the staff in the Perinatal clinic, interactions with pertinent health care staff, and chart reviews as required.
• Collect research information and other study data through subject interview and clinical record review (e.g., Connect Care). Ensure all information collected is accurate and complete, and is collected according to the methods and guidelines of each individual research project.
• Collect, process and deliver biological samples to related study laboratories and perform clinical related study procedures.
• Monitor the patient/participant for any adverse events during their enrollment in the study.