Clinical Trial Research Coordinator

University-of-Albert; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University-of-Albert's Division of Gastroenterology in Edmonton is seeking a licensed practical nurse with clinical research experience to coordinate patient-facing trials for up to one year, with potential extension. The role is based at North Campus Edmonton and involves guiding participants from screening and consent through visits and safety follow-up.

The successful candidate will combine direct patient care with precise documentation, data entry, regulatory coordination, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed practical nurse (LPN) with clinical research exposure.
• Experience coordinating patient-facing clinical trials is required.
• Ability to ensure compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient screening, informed consent, and visits.
• Administer investigational product as applicable and monitor safety.
• Maintain accurate data entry and regulatory documentation.
• Collaborate with investigators, CROs, and sponsors to ensure ethical trial conduct.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

Clinical Research Experience

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification

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.