Research Coordinator, Oncology

University of Calgary • Calgary, Alberta, Canada • 2w ago

Description

The Department of Oncology in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Coordinator. 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.

This role will support the clinical and multi-site trials portfolio under the IMProving care and outcomes Across the Childhood Cancer Trajectory (IMPACCT) program.

This position will require occasional national and international travel.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Collaborate with principal investigators including providing data, editing draft manuscripts, and collation of research material. They will also manage correspondence with prospective journals
Generation of Research proposals and Conjoint Ethics Board submissions that advance joint reconstruction research
Obtaining informed consent, recruiting patients, and ensuring appropriate and timely follow-up for research studies
Confidential research data management
Completion of Research Grant applications including to local, regional, provincial, national, and international funding agencies as appropriate
Assist with manuscript preparation for publication
Ensure that services meet the continuously changing needs of the department and the University
Make recommendations to policy or procedural changes as needed
Maintain established programs and procedures
Recruit eligible subjects for research projects by checking charts and other sources
Coordinate and schedule research visits according to study procedures
Abstract data from existing databases
Collaborate with the study investigators to perform and complete relevant parts of the study, such as obtaining signatures, discussing questions that come up, reviewing abnormal results of tests, etc.
Develop informed consent forms, source documents worksheets and case report forms
Contribute to protocol development by bringing forth feasible ideas for patient recruitment, study design and methodology and patient retention in studies

Qualifications / Requirements:

Bachelor Degree in Psychology or a related discipline required
3-5 years of related experience required
Previous experience as a research coordinator required. Background in clinical trials preferred
Knowledge of University policies including submission of projects to ethics boards
Knowledge of University legal teams and creation of data sharing agreements
Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects
Fluent in English; excellent communication skills
Computer literacy MS Windows, Word, Excel, MS Outlook and MS Access
Familiarity and demonstrated proficiency with SPSS, REDCap, and Qualtrics
Strong leadership skills
A positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are critical to success
Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
Effective communication skills and strong interpersonal skills

Application Deadline: April 16, 2025

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 2.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

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