Clinical Research Coordinator

**Research Study Coordinator - Pulmonary Hypertension Program**

Posting Date
- Closing Date
- Position Type - Part time (0.7 FTE)

Salary - $56,420.00 - $63,472.00 + benefits

Hours: 0900 - 1700

This part-time position has a term length of one year, with the possibility of extension, and offers a comprehensive benefits package. As part of the Pulmonary Hypertension Program research initiatives, the Research Study Coordinator will assist with, and lead, numerous industry-sponsored clinical trials under the direction of 3 principal investigators associated with this Program.

**Duties**
- Responsible for protocol management: reviews and becomes knowledgeable about and adheres to multiple research protocols
- Assists investigators with the preparation of documents for ethics submission (consents, protocols, study progress updates, adverse events reporting)
- Maintains and reconciles research accounts; prepares invoices for payment
- Develops and assembles study specific source documents and prepares study binders to ensure regulatory documentation is maintained to meet study requirements
- Conducts screening and recruitment of potential study participants; including obtaining consent, performs study specific assessments pre
- and post-operatively as required/appropriate
- Provides instruction/teaching to study participants regarding study participation, protocol requirements, follow up schedule, the use of data collection tools
- Conducts patient follow-up, data collection, CRF completion, case report form completion, study monitoring, data query resolution; promotes patient’s adherence to the study and monitors patient safety in relation to study protocols
- Provides ongoing written and oral reporting with the University Research Ethics & Management Online (REMO) and Northern Alberta Clinical Trials and Research Centre (NACTRC); investigators and industry sponsors
- Works with investigators to notify departments regarding study termination/compliance; ensures appropriate retention of study files/materials
- Conducts daily aspects of trials according to defined study protocols

**Qualifications**
- Minimum undergraduate university degree (BA; B.Sc., etc.); equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered ( e.g. CARN certification supported with 2-5 years of research experience)
- NACTRC research course is a strong asset
- Familiarity with databases and working with database software preferred
- Familiarity with ARISE ethics guidelines and NACTRC operational and administrative approvals preferred
- Familiarity with FOIP guidelines in relation to the confidentiality of patient health record information preferred
- Proven track record of being able to work independently within a research environment
- Ability to be flexible, multitask and work well under pressure
- Ability to determine and set priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated superior verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
- Ability to problem solve independently, quickly and efficiently

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 27 per week

**Salary**: $56,420.00-$63,472.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All persons working at the University of Alberta Hospitals are required to undergo daily screening for COVID 19 and wear a mask.

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- clinical trial coordination: 1 year (preferred)