Research Assistant

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA). 

This position has an end date of one year from the date of hire.

Location: This role is in-person and work primarily located at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working for the University of Alberta

The 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 First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Department/Faculty Summary

The Edmonton Pediatric IBD Clinic (EPIC) team is a collaborative clinical research group focused on pediatric gastrointestinal diseases. This group is currently involved in a variety of clinical trials at the University of Alberta. This position requires a candidate who is motivated and willing to learn. 

Position Summary

The Research Assistant will work under the supervision of the clinical research lead to complete data entry for multiple studies, organize chart and source materials as needed, and support the research team to collect accurate study data. The research assistant will provide both study and administrative support to the research team.

Duties

• Perform data entry and manage study databases; ensuring accuracy of data for several studies
• Organizes and prepares charts; case report forms; and materials for study visits
• Ensures source documents are received and reviewed (for example: ECGs, lab work, hospital diagnostic tests)
• Interacts with other research personnel on common and related projects.
• Maintain and organize study related documents

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or some post-secondary education
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong problem finding, resolution and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health science related field preferred
• Experience in a research environment preferred
• Training in good clinical practice preferred

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.