Clinical Trial Research Coordinator

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta's Division of Gastroenterology in Edmonton is seeking a licensed practical nurse with clinical research experience to coordinate patient-facing clinical trials under the supervision of Dr. Frank Hoentjen.

You will guide participants through the full trial journey—from screening and informed consent to study visits, investigational product administration, safety follow-up and close-out—while ensuring accurate documentation and regulatory coordination.

Qualifications

• Licensed practical nurse with clinical research experience.
• Ability to coordinate participants through full trial journey.
• Knowledge of regulatory coordination and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Guide participants through screening and informed consent.
• Coordinate study visits, investigational product administration and safety follow-up.
• Manage study close-out activities and ensure accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with investigators, CROs and sponsors to ensure compliance.

Skills

Clinical trial coordination

Patient-facing care

Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

Job description

This position has a term length of1 year plus 1 day, with the possibility of extension.

Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.

The Division of Gastroenterology is seeking a licensed practical nurse with clinical research experience to coordinate patient-facing clinical trials under the supervision of Dr. Frank Hoentjen. In this role, you will guide participants through the full trial journey - from screening and informed consent to study visits, investigational product administration, safety follow-up and study close-out activities.

You will combine direct participant care with precise documentation, data entry and regulatory coordination. Working closely with investigators, clinical teams, contract research organizations and study sponsors, you will help ensure that trials are conducted safely, ethically and in accordance with approved protocols.

Trials will mainly focus on liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease.