Research Assistant, Clinical Therapeutics Unit, Paediatrics

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.

• 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

• 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.