Research Assistant, Department of Medicine

2 months ago

Calgary, Canada The University of Calgary Full time

**Description**

This posiiton reports to the Principal Investigator.

The Research Assistant's primary purpose is to support the research team and the Principal Investigator in the coordination and administration of pregnancy-related research projects. Success in the role will require judgment and decision making, detail-oriented focus, following processes and procedures set by the PI, and collaboration with the research team.

**Summary of Key Responsibilities** (job functions include but are not limited to):

- Take the lead on study promotions
- Identify and recruit study participants
- Obtains informed consent from participants
- Timely follow-up visits with participants
- Enters data and ensures collected data submitted is accurate
- Must maintain the ethical and confidentiality standards of the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services
- Good relationships are established and maintained with all research project members and participants.
- Establishes and maintains effective, productive relationships with staff, peers, and the research team including the PI and the Clinical Trials Coordinator
- Ensures relevant research methodology is applied and proper procedures are followed including the ICH GCP guidelines
- Other related duties as assigned

**Qualifications / Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in a health science related field or equivalent.
- Understanding of and experience with the University of Calgary clinical research process
- Understanding of and experience with Alberta Health Services and Connect Care
- Knowledge and experience with the University of Calgary Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board and related ethical standards
- Completion of ICH/GCP training
- Clinical Research Certification (CCRP) and Membership (SOCRA) an asset
- Good judgment and decision making
- Ability to perform self-directed work
- Detail-oriented focus
- Ability to work independently and also able to work with and communicate in a team-based environment.
- Ability to solve complex problems
- Superior organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer and data entry skills
- Have significant initiative, be self-motivated and strive for personal development

**Application Deadline**: May 3, 2024

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the **_Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 1_**.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our **Management and Staff Careers website**.

**About the University of Calgary**

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
- We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada._

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