Research Assistant

Job title:

Research Assistant

Company

University of Alberta

Job description

DescriptionThis position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).This position has a term length of one year plus a day from the start date and offers a .Location – This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.Working at the University of AlbertaThe University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people – from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .Position SummaryAre you passionate about advancing science while helping caregivers and adults with chronic conditions to improve their health and quality of life using online wellness solutions? This position in our lab may be a great fit for you! In this position, the Research Assistant will be supervised by the Principal Investigator Dr. Puneeta Tandon and delegates to organize and perform the day-to-day operations of the clinical research studies assigned to them.Dr. Tandon is a Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. She leads a team of graduate students and research assistants who are working on a number of exciting projects aimed at developing and evaluating patient-centred, practical solutions to improve the care of people with liver cirrhosis and other chronic diseases.Areas of focus include cirrhosis quality improvement ( ), frailty assessment, nutrition, exercise and mental wellness therapies. Uniquely, the team has been focused on creating and evaluating digital technology (web-based programs and apps) to help to deliver these solutions. Please see https://www.ualberta.ca/folio/2024/02/beyond-treatment-online-wellness-program-a-game-changer.html as well as Dr. Tandon and team publications on Pubmed.The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and be involved with ongoing clinical research projects collecting data in these diverse areas.The position may include but is not limited to: recruiting subjects; coordinating subject research visits; collecting data via questionnaires and qualitative interviews, maintain proper ethics procedures, and other data-gathering processes as required; recording data in local and shared databases; drafting ethics applications and providing ongoing written and oral communication with the Research Ethics Board; monitoring study progress; assisting with manuscript preparation and submission.Duties

• Screening, recruitment and enrolment of potential study participants, including informed consent. Participant enrolment includes: confirming eligibility, obtaining informed consent and providing appropriate study subject kit.
• Patient contact, and informed consent carried out according to the International Conference on Harmonization guidelines
• Extensive knowledge of ongoing research projects and identifies and determines which patients would be eligible for each project; contacts and schedules appointments with potential research participants. Invite and confirmation notices for meetings are sent out.
• Provides education and counselling to participants regarding protocol requirements, study treatment schedules, the use of data collection tools and follow-up visits.
• Addresses patient concerns and troubleshoots via telephone and/or in person
• Responsible for room and procedure bookings
• Organize and develop patient kits for various studies
• Development, understanding and adherence to Standard Operating procedures (SOP’s), International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), Good Clinical Practices (GCP’s) and Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research involving Humans (TCP’s) and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assists with Human Research Ethics Board (HREB) submissions, including informed consents and maintains trial-related documents

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in a related field
• Knowledge of clinical trials, training in Good Clinical Practices Guidelines (GCP) and International Council on Harmonization Guidelines (ICH) preferred, research ethics policies and Tri-Council policies for research involving human subjects
• Knowledge of Alberta’s health system and Canada’s health research environment (including the submission of ethics applications and related AHS research agreement process
• Experience in clinical research and/or knowledge translation
• Experience with working with online data-entry platforms (e.g., LORIS, REDCap, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication, Interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills {MS Office, SPSS, Google Drive, LORIS, REDCap, NACTRC, REMO, etc.}
• Prior experience with qualitative data collection and analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• MSc in a related field is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of the University of Alberta policies and procedures
• Positive attitude and the ability to function independently and within a team environment
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
• Open to learning and development and being willing to accept new challenges and assignments is a must
• Previous contact with patients through booking and counselling is an asset
• Prior experience with phlebotomy is an asset
• Prior experience with handling and managing human specimens is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly developed sense of tact and diplomacy; ability to work successfully with a diverse group of people
• Evidence of strong analytical skills, ability to coordinate multiple tasks and projects
• Statistical knowledge is an asset
• NACTRAC research course is an asset

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight February 26, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

Expected salary

$47918.92 – 64697.48 per year

Location

Edmonton, AB

Job date

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:32:12 GMT

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