Description
The Department of Paediatrics in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Program Coordinator. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 10 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
This position reports to the Research Program Director.
There may be times when the individual may be required to working outside normal hours, and occasional travel to attend research-related meetings and conferences. Position is located at the Alberta Children's Hospital.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
- Coordinate interdisciplinary teams and national research collaborators
- In collaboration with the Principal Investigator, develop the structure, objectives, and policies of the research project, evaluating research activities and recommending improvements when appropriate
- Work closely with the Team Manager in the management of resources to ensure research program will meet objectives and targets
- Provide research support, produce reports, and administer research policies and procedures
- Create project databases in REDcap
- Conduct data cleaning
- Obtain and maintain necessary CHREB, AHS, and APL approvals
- Monitor research funding and budgeting resources and collaborate with Research Accounting if necessary
- Develop project timelines, monitor and control of project deadlines and outcomes, and closeout of research projects
- Successfully interact with academic and AHS entities, including other researchers and administrative departments (e.g., HR, finances, legal)
- Train and mentor junior team members (including students, research assistants, and other study staff), including the delegation of tasks to respective team members
- Coordinate all data and specimen collection
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a health sciences related field required, master's degree preferred
- Minimum 7-10 years of clinical research experience required in pediatric infectious diseases and vaccine clinical trials
- Clinical research training including TCPS-2, Good Clinic Practice, and Health Canada Division 5 training required
- Expert knowledge of University of Calgary research policies is required, including research ethics, AHS and APL operational approvals, finances, and legal agreements
- Expert knowledge of university systems, including IRISS, eFin, and others
- Expert knowledge of the clinical research project lifecycle and regulations
- Experience in project management (development of project timelines, monitoring and adhering to project deadlines)
- Extensive experience with patient recruitment and consenting
- Knowledge of theory and practical application of research policies and procedures
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities
- Experience hiring and supervising research staff
- Experience creating databases and extracting data from REDCap
- Knowledge of research ethics and regulations for granting agencies
- Knowledge of electronic databases, including Davima, Filemaker, and Inform
- Experience with electronic medical records (e.g., Connect Care) is an asset
Application Deadline: June 6, 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 3.
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