Research Assistant

 

Description:

  • Assist with patient contact from referrals in the research program

  • Review consent forms, respond to questions and obtain consent for families who wish to enrol

  • Complete and send out requisitions to obtain relevant samples where required

  • Liaise with research facilities and assist with coordination of sample collection and transfer

  • Assist with research ethics and other regulatory applications

  • Assist with documentation in research database of patient and family enrolment including details of date of enrolment, demographics, samples obtained etc.

  • Compile, draft and maintain correspondence, spreadsheets

  • Comfortable with contacting families through multiple means for enrolment and follow up

  • Knowledge pertaining to participant privacy and methods employed to protect it with meticulous attention to those methods in day to day work

  • Completion of Tri-council Policy Statement CORE module version 2

  • Completion of Alberta Health Services Privacy and Confidentiality module

  • Desire and motivation to continuously improve on procedures and practices to increase effectiveness and efficiency of work area

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a health or science related field

  • Experience in medical genetics would be an asset

  • Minimum three years research experience with experience in sample and data collection

  • Detail oriented and comfortable with complex work flows

  • Experience with clinical research and/or direct patient contact would be an asset

  • Requires excellent organization and analytical skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are a necessity

  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Ability to create spreadsheets

  • Ability to collect, organize and analyze data

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task and effectively work with all members of the team, dealing with tact and diplomacy in all situations

  • A positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are critical to success

  • Knowledge of the University of Calgary processes and procedures is desirable

Organization The University of Calgary
Industry Medical / Healthcare Jobs
Occupational Category Research Assistant
Job Location Calgary,Canada
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2022-09-22 4:14 pm
Expires on Expired