Research Assistant I

1 month ago


Calgary, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

Your Opportunity:
This position functions as an integral member of the research team in the Clinical Research Unit within the Hematology, Oncology, Transplant and Immunology (HOTI) Program at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. The successful applicant integrates the knowledge and skills of data abstracting with the philosophy and standards of AHS and clinical trial sponsors. The principal focus is overall coordination of research studies including internal and external clinical trials from start-up to closure and quality data management for research studies. This would be done in collaboration with principal investigators and other members of the research team including other RA1’s, clinical research nurses, and the patient care staff including pharmacists and nurses. Time will be spent coordinating clinical trials, providing data management and will require participation in other components of the HOT Program, including matters related to HREBA (Health Research Ethics Board of Alberta) and Laboratory Centre for Disease Control (LCDC - Health Canada). This position is working under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Clinical Research Unit Management, and in collaboration with other members of the research and healthcare team, coordinates and/or supports research studies including clinical trials in keeping with Health Canada standards and protocol requirements as appropriate.

Description:
As a Research Assistant I, you will primarily focus on supporting research projects. Duties may include collecting and managing data, conducting literature searches, assisting with dissemination of research findings, and maintaining research project files. You will use your knowledge and skills to contribute to maintaining high quality data with the philosophy and standards of AHS.
- **Recovery Alberta**:N
- ** Classification**:Research Assistant I
- ** Union**:HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- ** Unit and Program**:Hematology, Oncology, Transplant and Immunology Program
- ** Primary Location**:Alberta Children's Hospital
- ** Location Details**:As Per Location
- ** Multi-Site**:Not Applicable
- ** FTE**:0.80
- ** Posting End Date**:21-NOV-2024
- ** Temporary Employee Class**:Temp P/T Benefits
- ** Date Available**:02-DEC-2024
- ** Temporary End Date**:02-JUL-2026
- ** Hours per Shift**:7.75
- ** Length of Shift in weeks**:4
- ** Shifts per cycle**:16
- ** Shift Pattern**:Days
- ** Days Off**:Saturday/Sunday
- ** Minimum Salary**:$35.50
- ** Maximum Salary**:$46.82
- ** Vehicle Requirement**:Not Applicable

**Required Qualifications**:
Completion of post-secondary diploma; or degree in a health or science related field; or Certification as a Clinical Research Associate through the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA).

**Additional Required Qualifications**:
3-5 years’ experience within the past 5 years working as a Clinical Research Associate or Clinical Research Coordinator in a health care setting, or as an integral member of a clinical research team. Ability to effectively and efficiently coordinate studies, including clinical trials, from start-up to close-out. Proficiency in data management and reporting including electronic submission of information. Experience abstracting and reporting complex patient information from hard copy and electronic patient record systems. Training in ICH/GCP standards. Skills with Word and Excel. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Demonstrated strong communication skills - written and verbal. Demonstrated team functioning - collaboration, communicative, flexible, transparent, adaptive. Demonstrated self-directed learning ability and resourcefulness. Demonstrated ability to manage change, focus on improvement and innovative thinking. Demonstrative ability to take constructive feedback. Demonstrated commitment to the AHS Values.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
Experience in Oncology or Pediatrics. Membership in SOCRA or possession of ACRP. Experience in quality improvement and change management. Experience with EPIC (Connect Care).



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