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Research Coordinator - Pediatrics

University of Alberta
Edmonton, CAN
Full-time
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Discovered 2 days ago
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Qualifications

  • Minimum qualifications:
  • Post-secondary education, including a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related, anatomy- related, or science-related discipline, is required.
  • Two to three years of experience in a research environment, specifically within clinical or hospital settings is preferred.
  • Methodological Knowledge: Understanding of qualitative research methods, survey administration, and retrospective chart review techniques.
  • Experience with patient interaction, administering questionnaires/assessments, and dealing with patients in a clinical setting.
  • Experience navigating and abstracting data from provincial Electronic Medical Records (Connect Care, Netcare, ARIA).
  • Proficiency in handling large databases and using electronic data capture platforms (e.g., REDCap) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Drive, and Gmail).
  • Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills for sensitive interactions with pediatric patients and their families.
  • Organization: Strong ability to prioritize tasks across multiple active studies to meet rigid deadlines.
  • Preferred qualifications:
  • A Master of Science (MSc) degree (thesis- based) is strongly preferred.
  • Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Certification is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency with computer science software and statistical programming languages (e.g., R, MATLAB, GraphPad) is a significant asset for data analysis.
  • Experience utilizing AI tools in healthcare research is highly desired.
  • Application Instructions
  • Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume and cover letter.
  • This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
  • This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate overarching clinical research activities of the SAPHIRE Lab group. This includes a number of local and multisite studies through the Pediatric Inpatient Research Network (PIRN) and POPCORN (Pediatric Outcome Improvement through Coordination of Research Networks). These studies involve complex, multi step protocols and used mixed methodologies.
  • Liaise with research coordinators at pediatric hospital across Canada to complete research studies.
  • Support research assistant(s), undergraduate and graduate students in performing clinical research activities (e.g. basic education and training, answering methodology questions).
  • Execute different research protocols using a variety of research methodologies including quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
  • Conduct in-person recruitment of patients and families within the pediatric hospital and other clinical settings.
  • Perform systematic data extraction from hospital records for retrospective chart reviews.
  • Maintain program and research study databases, responsible for data entry, data abstraction, de-identification, cleaning, and patient confidentiality. Responsible for data backup in paper and electronic form, ensuring data is uploaded from EMRs (Connect Care, Netcare) to electronic capture platforms (e.g., REDCap), ensuring it is accessible, accurate, and available for analysis.
  • Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities, and assist the Principal Investigator (PI).
  • Actively contributes to and is involved in grant and manuscript preparation and submission with the PI, including drafting publications and study protocols.
  • Support a workplace committed to safety in all its forms, physical, cultural and psychological.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two to three years of experience in a research environment, specifically within clinical or hospital settings is preferred.
  • A Master of Science (MSc) degree (thesis- based) is strongly preferred.
  • Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Certification is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency with computer science software and statistical programming languages (e.g., R, MATLAB, GraphPad) is a significant asset for data analysis.
  • Experience utilizing AI tools in healthcare research is highly desired.
  • Application Instructions
  • Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume and cover letter.
  • This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
  • This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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