Clinical Research Coordinator: Lab & Patient Trials

University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Alberta is seeking a research support professional to oversee both administrative and patient-facing aspects of clinical studies at North Campus Edmonton. The role combines lab oversight, regulatory documentation, and patient recruitment duties to ensure study milestones are met.

Responsibilities include protocol setup, data collection, QA of lab procedures, and collaboration with ethics boards and industry sponsors.

Qualifications

• BSc. or BScN. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Recognized certification in clinical research (ACRP or SOCRA) obtained or in progress is an asset.
• Previous clinical research experience
• Training in ICH/GCP guidelines and GCP Certificate an asset.
• Certification in Phlebotomy mandatory.
• NACTRC research course an asset.
• Proficiency with MS Office Software - Word and Excel required.
• Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations and basic laboratory procedures an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates the initiation of research study protocols.
• Participates in protocol management, reviews and adheres to multiple research protocols.
• Reconciles research accounts, assists with accounts and prepares invoices for payment.
• Assembles study-specific source documents and prepares study binders to ensure regulatory documentation is maintained to meet the study requirements.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of protocols, ethics applications, manuals, guidelines, SOPs, intake surveys, QoL questionnaires, and other study-associated documents.
• Provides ongoing written and oral reporting with the University Health Ethics Research Office (ARISE), Northern Alberta Clinical Trials and Research Centre (NACTRC), Human Research Ethics Board of Alberta (HREBA), investigators and industry sponsors.
• Works with investigators to notify departments of the study termination/compliance and ensures appropriate retention of study files/materials.
• Conducts daily aspects of trials according to defined study protocols.
• Monitors the progress of research activities, develops and maintains records of research activities, and prepares periodic and ad-hoc reports, as needed.
• Develops and implements quality control processes throughout the study.
• Establishes, executes, reviews and evaluates laboratory policies and procedures for operating functions, including manuals and SOPs, as well as manages all laboratory department’s activities.
• Provides access to laboratory personnel for consultation and determines operational troubles in timely manner.
• Monitors, orders and receives all study, lab and drug supplies, performs drug accountability and monitors expiry dates for all supplies.
• Performs quality assurance of medical lab equipment; orders, maintains and calibrates yearly.
• Maintains and updates WHMIS documentation and all other laboratory records, reports and files.
• Organizes the research lab to accommodate ongoing requirements and changing goals of the research department.
• Other miscellaneous tasks, such as supporting other programs, as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Phlebotomy

Clinical research

ICH/GCP knowledge

IATA shipping regulations

Education

BSc / BScN

Tools

MS Office (Word & Excel)

Job description

The University of Alberta is seeking a research support professional to oversee both administrative and patient-facing aspects of clinical studies at North Campus Edmonton. The role combines lab oversight, regulatory documentation, and patient recruitment duties to ensure study milestones are met.

Responsibilities include protocol setup, data collection, QA of lab procedures, and collaboration with ethics boards and industry sponsors.