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