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Research Assistant, Clinical Therapeutics Unit, Paediatrics

Job in Calgary, Alberta, D3J, Canada
Listing for: University of Calgary
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-04
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Clinical Research
  • Healthcare
    Clinical Research
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
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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