Research Ethics Board Specialist - 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

VPRI Research Integrity:

Competition No.

Posting Date

Feb 09, 2024

Closing Date

Feb 23, 2024

Position Type

Full Time - Operating Funded

Salary Range

$60,299 to $83,456 per year

Grade

Hours

35

This competition is restricted to internal applicants of the University of Alberta. Please indicate your internal status using the "Advertisement" drop down menu when applying.
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.

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.

Position Summary
Good judgment, diplomacy and tact must be exercised when synthesizing and conveying information.

Respect for confidentiality, flexibility and excellent critical thinking skills are key attributes when problem solving and communicating with applicants, colleagues, REB members and members of the research community.

Duties

Advises on process, issues, and policies related to human research ethics and assists in researching and developing procedures and guidelines for use by the REBs, administrators and researchers
Uses judgement to process files both independently and/or forward for delegated review based on Standard Operating Procedure including new studies, amendments, renewals and/or reportable events
Provides REB Committee support, including: acting as a resource person, establishing and maintaining meeting schedule, preparing and distributing agenda, writing minutes of meetings and ensuring quorum is met for each meeting
Contributes to the preparation, delivery and distribution of educational resources and materials to colleagues, researchers and REB members
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree preferred;
25 years of relevant job experience in an applied health systems research environment or within a health/clinical research environment in an applied social or health systems research environment or within an academic health setting is an asset (equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered);
Knowledge of the Tri-

Council Policy Statement:

Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans, the Alberta Health Information Act and related policies, regulations and legislation are required.

- TCPS 2: CORE (Course on Research Ethics) certificate is required;

Strong customer service skills, with demonstrated problem solving ability and a keen eye for detail;
Basic understanding of human research ethics boards and the pertinent regulatory bodies;
Welldeveloped communication skills (oral, written and listening) and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively/advise individuals at all levels of the organization;
Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume work environment.

How to Apply
**We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.