Clinical Research Asssitant, Department of Medicine

Description

The Department of Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Clinical Research Assistant. This full-time fixed-term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension. This position reports to the Principal Investigator.

• Daily visits to the Antepartum, Triage, Labor & Delivery, Postpartum Units and outpatient clinics located at a Calgary area hospitals
• Possibility of traveling between Foothills Medical Centre, South Health Campus and Rockyview General Hospital
• Assess patient eligibility, review necessary patient records, collaborate with nursing staff
• Provide any necessary teaching, study materials and review future follow-up plans, in keeping with standard approved protocol and research procedures
• Approach potential trial candidates with a positive and calm demeanor.
• Collect and maintain accurate screening logs and study-related documents
• Perform data entry into a custom electronic data collection system, and for other studies data entry with REDCap and Excel databases
• Complete requisitions for other research studies

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum 1-2 years of related experience
• Completion of ICH/GCP training, or must be willing to obtain
• Knowledge and experience with the University of Calgary's clinical research process
• Experience working on the labor and delivery unit or with pregnant/postpartum participants is an asset
• Good clinical judgment and ability to practice independently, as well as able to work and communicate in a team-based environment
• Superior organizational and time management skills
• Strong computer and data entry skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects with competing priorities
• Ability to solve complex problems, highly analytical

Final date to receive applications: July 22, 2026

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here.

In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments () and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ().