Research Assistant, Department of Medicine - Calgary, Canada - The University of Calgary

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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 followup 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 selfdirected work
  • Detailoriented focus
  • Ability to work independently and also able to work with and communicate in a teambased 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 selfmotivated 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
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  • We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada._
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