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Position Overview
The Department of Medical Genetics in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Fixed Term Full-time position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension. Reporting to the Program Manager.

Position Description:
– Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
– Assist with patient contact from referrals in the research program
– Review consent forms, respond to questions and obtain consent for families who wish to enrol
– Complete and send out requisitions to obtain relevant samples where required
– Liaise with research facilities and assist with coordination of sample collection and transfer
– Assist with research ethics and other regulatory applications
– Assist with documentation in research database of patient and family enrolment including details of date of enrolment, demographics, samples obtained etc.
– Compile, draft and maintain correspondence, spreadsheets
– Comfortable with contacting families through multiple means for enrolment and follow up
– Knowledge pertaining to participant privacy and methods employed to protect it with meticulous attention to those methods in day to day work
– Completion of Tri-council Policy Statement CORE module version 2
– Completion of Alberta Health Services Privacy and Confidentiality module
– Desire and motivation to continuously improve on procedures and practices to increase effectiveness and efficiency of work area

Qualifications / Requirements:
– Bachelor’s degree in a health or science related field
– Experience in medical genetics would be an asset
– Minimum three years research experience with experience in sample and data collection
– Detail oriented and comfortable with complex work flows
– Experience with clinical research and/or direct patient contact would be an asset
– Requires excellent organization and analytical skills
– Strong written and verbal communication skills are a necessity
– Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
– Ability to create spreadsheets
– Ability to collect, organize and analyze data
– Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task and effectively work with all members of the team, dealing with tact and diplomacy in all situations
– A positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are critical to success
Knowledge of the University of Calgary processes and procedures is desirable

Application Deadline: January 23, 2024

For more information on how to apply, visit:
https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/13817345-research-assistant-medical-genetics-cumming-school-of-medicine

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