Clinical Research Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

MED Pediatrics:

Competition No.

Posting Date

Aug 29, 2023

Closing Date

Sep 07, 2023

Hourly Rate

$ $29.39

Grade

Hours

**8-16 per wk
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This casual position has an end date of 1 year from the date of hire.

Location - North Campus Edmonton

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Department

Position Summary

Under the supervision and guidance of the Research Director and Program Manager (as well as Principal Investigators and Research Coordinators), the role of the Clinical Research Assistant is to provide support for several ongoing projects led by the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine's PEAK Research Team in conjunction with the Stollery Children's Hospital Emergency Department (ED).

The Research Assistant will screen and approach families in the Stollery ED, administer study procedures and collect study samples, complete study specific documentation, and support quality improvement and knowledge mobilization initiatives.

_ Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends is required. Recruitment hours are 3-11pm 7 days per week._

Duties

Identify potential participants through the electronic medical record system (Connect Care), interactions with pertinent health care staff, and chart reviews as required
Collect, process and deliver biological samples to related study laboratories and perform clinical related study procedures Enter collected data into the appropriate electronic databases (i.e., REDCap)
Conducts daily aspects of studies according to defined study protocols and maintains study specific source documents
Reviews, becomes knowledgeable about, and adheres to multiple research protocols according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines Coordinates with various health professionals in the Stollery Emergency Department, including research nurses and volunteers
Attends studyrelated training and meetings as required

Minimum Qualifications

Current enrolment in, or completion of, a postsecondary program
Computer and iPad proficiency is required
Ability to work efficiently in a professional and ethical manner in accordance with University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services policies and procedures
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with mínimal supervision
Excellent attention to detail

Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends is required. Recruitment hours are 3-11pm 7 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications