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Position Overview
The Department of Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Fixed Term Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

This position directly reports to the Principal Investigator. However, the position works closely with and is supervised by the Clinical Trials Coordinator.

The Principal Investigator is a hematologist and researcher who is leading several clinical research trials in pregnancy and venous thromboembolism (VTE) and its related complications. Venous thromboembolism includes blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis) and lungs (pulmonary embolism).

This position is to support research activities in these studies, with a focus on local patient screening, recruitment and follow-up. In addition, this role will have the opportunity to develop study materials and initiate an international cohort study of peripartum anticoagulation management with support of the PI and Clinical Trials Coordinator. They are expected to work independently on day-to-day duties, providing direct support to the Clinical Trials Coordinator and Principal Investigator.

Screening, recruitment and follow-up visits will occur on the hospital wards, in clinics, and the Heritage Medical Research Clinic. Some evening and weekend work will be required at various times.

This is a recurring part-time position. Recurring Part-time employees are hourly employees engaged to perform work on an irregular schedule.

Position Description:
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
– Assist and support ethics applications submission
– 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:
– Bachelors degree in a health science related field or equivalent and at least 1 year of clinical research assistant experience is required for an interview
– Understanding of and experience with the University of Calgary clinical research process
– 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
– A track record and experience of local patient recruitment an asset
– High energy and communication skills to keep all study personnel motivated and committed to the study’s success
– Good judgment and decision making
– Ability to perform self-directed work
– Ability to work independently and also able to work with and communicate in a team-based environment.
– Ability to solve complex problems
– Detail-oriented focus
– Superior organizational and time management skills
– Strong computer and data entry skills, including REDCap experience
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills
– Have significant initiative, be self-motivated and strive for personal development
– Be resourceful and innovative to accomplish the various components of the position

For more information on how to apply, visit:
https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/13847475-research-assistant-department-of-medicine

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