Clinical Research Associate, Psychiatry, Cumming
2 months ago
**Position Overview**
This position reports to the Principal Investigator.
The Clinical Research Associate will coordinate projects involving psychiatric clinical populations and/or drug interventions (cannabinoids, psychedelic compounds) with or without psychotherapy. This individual will be responsible for managing and interacting with study participants and study team members, ensuring that procedures are carried out according to study protocols.
Must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate studies and patient schedules and will require occasional extended workday (early morning start and late evening finish)
**Position Description**
**Summary of Key Responsibilities** (job functions include but are not limited to):
- Assist in the development, design, and implementation of projects involving clinical populations and/or drug administration in accordance with the research group's policies and procedures indicated in study protocols
- Oversee clinical trial coordination, including patient management and liaising with other team members (research assistant, trainees, study therapists) and PI to ensure all study tasks are complete
- Monitoring enrollment goals and modification of recruitment strategies as necessary
- Serve as point-of-contact for study participants throughout duration of their participation in the trial, maintaining safe and respectful interactions at all times
- Schedule and complete screening sessions with potential study participants, including psychiatric and physical health assessments, and use expertise to evaluate appropriateness for study participation
- Educate study participants on trial procedures and the investigational compound, including potential side effects, duration of effects, and expectations during drug administration sessions
- Monitor study participants during drug administration sessions
- Collect and process biological samples (e.g., blood, urine)
- Maintain accurate and complete patient clinical care documentation
- Manage and maintain study databases ensuring data entry is accurate and up-to-date on REDCap
- Assist in setting up new projects and maintaining established projects
- Assist in development of study materials, including study protocols, regulatory submissions (ethical review board, Health Canada), and grant submissions
- Create knowledge translation materials as required
- Assist in the preparation of study reports, abstracts and writing manuscripts
**Qualifications / Requirements**:
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree in a health-related field (Nursing, Medical Science, Neuroscience)
- MSc or PhD in a health-related field is desirable
- Minimum of 3-5 years working directly with clinical trials and/or patients in a medical/psychiatric clinic setting; experience with psychiatric clinical populations essential
- A combination of education and experience will be considered
- Experience in patient engagement, recruitment, and interviewing
- Experience performing routine medical tests (blood sampling, ECG, physical assessments) and/or psychiatric evaluations
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work independently, to multi-task, and to coordinate the work of others
- Proficiency in personal computing use of Microsoft Office programs and bibliographic software; experience with research databases (e.g., RedCap) strongly desired
- Knowledge of the University of Calgary processes and procedures is desirable
- Experience working with regulatory submissions for clinical trials (e.g., Health Canada, Ethics Board) strongly preferred
**Application Deadline**: January 9, 2023
**Additional Information**
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the **_Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase II_**.
To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our **Management and Staff Careers website**. For more information visit **Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine**.
The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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