Description
The Department of Paediatrics in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 6 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
This position reports to the Implementation Specialist.
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant (RA) to provide clinical research support to the Clinical Therapeutics Unit (CTU) at the Alberta Children's Hospital. The CTU supports a wide range of Phase II-IV clinical trials across multiple departments, including both industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.
This is an in-person role based at the Alberta Children's Hospital.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
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Patient screening and recruitment
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Manage and maintenance of study databases
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Coordination and/or supporting collection of laboratory samples
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Data collection (e.g., health data from medical records, questionnaires) and data entry
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Tracking of study visits, organization of visit materials and next protocol tasks for participants
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Maintenance of regulatory documents
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Maintenance of supplies and completion of supply tracking logs
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Adherence to study specific as well as site SOPs for day to day tasks as well as study procedures
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Manages their own time effectively and ensures PI and collaborative team members are kept informed of activities and progress of work
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Establish and maintain good working relationships with research team members, immediate supervisors, senior management, and with the campus community
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Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications / Requirements:
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Master's Degree preferred, or equivalent experience in pediatric research, clinical trials, and a health-related field accepted
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Experience with RedCap or other EDC systems required
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Experience with consent for study participants is an asset
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Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
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Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work independently, to multi-task, and to coordinate work with others
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Strong attention to detail
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Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Research Assistant duties will include but are not limited to, inclusion/exclusion criteria review with PI, consent, study procedure support, survey completion and tracking, data entry, supply management and regulatory binder management
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TCPS2 certification required. GCP, Health Canada Division 5 certifications an asset
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Connect Care (EPIC) experience an asset
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Ability to work in a team environment
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Ability to work independently
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Ability to self-motivate and take initiative
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Resourceful, energetic, self-directed, creative
Application Deadline: June 15, 2026
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.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 1.
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