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The Department of Paediatrics in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Full‑time Fixed Term position is for approximately 6 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
This position reports to the Implementation Specialist.
We are seeking a highly‑motivated Research Assistant (RA) to provide clinical research support to the Clinical Therapeutics Unit (CTU) at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. The CTU supports a wide range of Phase II‑IV clinical trials across multiple departments, including both industry-sponsored and investigator‑initiated studies.
This is an in‑person role based at the Alberta Children’s Hospital.
Summary of
Key Responsibilities
Patient screening and recruitment
Manage and maintenance of study databases
Coordination and/or supporting collection of laboratory samples
Data collection (e.g., health data from medical records, questionnaires) and data entry
Tracking of study visits, organization of visit materials and next protocol tasks for participants
Maintenance of regulatory documents
Maintenance of supplies and completion of supply tracking logs
Adherence to study‑specific as well as site SOPs for day‑to‑day tasks as well as study procedures
Manages own time effectively and ensures PI and collaborative team members are kept informed of activities and progress of work
Establish and maintain good working relationships with research team members, immediate supervisors, senior management, and with the campus community
Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications / Requirements
Master’s Degree preferred, or equivalent experience in pediatric research, clinical trials, and a health‑related field accepted
Experience with Red Cap or other EDC systems required
Experience with consent for study participants is an asset
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work independently, to multi‑task, and to coordinate work with others
Strong attention to detail
Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Research Assistant duties will include but are not limited to, inclusion/exclusion criteria review with PI, consent, study procedure support, survey completion and tracking, data entry, supply management and regulatory binder management
TCPS2 certification required. GCP, Health Canada Division 5 certifications an asset
Connect Care (EPIC) experience an asset
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work independently
Ability to self‑motivate and take initiative
Resourceful, energetic, self‑directed, creative
Final date to receive applications: June 15 2026
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 1.
Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments () and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ().
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply; however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
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