Clinical Research Assistant

Are you looking to show your research skills and make a positive difference in Cancer Care research in Alberta? Alberta Health Services (AHS) Clinical Research Unit at the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre (Arthur Child) is recruiting a Clinical Research Assistant (RA) to join our growing research team. The successful candidate will work in a team environment on exciting projects involving new cutting-edge cancer therapies. We are looking for someone with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task and provide clinical trials support in a fast-paced environment. A great communicator and interpersonal skills are required to work with multiple stakeholders on the clinical trials team and with other departments within the Cancer Centre. Reporting to the Clinical Research Unit manager, the Research Assistant. is responsible for providing support to a variety of research studies. The Research Assistant works collaboratively with other Clinical Research Unit staff including Research Coordinators, Research Nurses and other Research Assistants. At Cancer Care Alberta, it is our goal to be a leader in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care, built on a foundation of world-class research and we would be excited to have you join our team in Calgary. At Cancer Care Alberta, it is our goal to be a leader in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care, built on a foundation of world-class research and we would be excited to have you join our team in Calgary. The Arthur Child, is a state-of-the-art facility providing cancer treatment services, and serves as a hub for cutting edge cancer research.

Duties of the Research Assistant include but are not limited to: Assisting the Clinical Research Coordinators in performing accurate, complete, and timely data entry as required. Ordering study specific materials. Performing receipt, storage and organization of investigational products & study supplies. Lab kit preparation including accurate labelling of lab tubes, requisitions, stocking and distribution. Lab kit delivery to clinical areas in time for patient visits. Facilitating shipment and transport of specimens. Tumor groups calendar support. Upload/submission of Diagnostic imaging scans as required (including radiology CD ordering). Pathology slide/tumor block ordering and submission. Administrative duties (photocopying, deidentifying, scanning, filing of regulatory and other study related documents etc.). Assisting with reporting on billable tests to finance. Assisting with Pharmaceutical Monitor visit set up, deliver study carts etc. and escorting monitors to Pharmacy, Lab and other departments within Arthur Child as required. Assisting in the development of study procedures and research materials, including where applicable; questionnaires, data collection instruments, and other study documentation. Assist with development of policies and procedures to deal with the flow and processing of study materials, samples and data. Archiving study materials, including lifting and transporting patient charts, binders, lab kits, boxes to various departments. Conduct training for new clinical trials research staff when appropriate, assisting with other trial related activities and administrative duties as required.

BA or BSc degree in health/life sciences or related field. One or more years of research training or equivalent experience in a research setting. Three or more years of experience in an office environment with excellent proficiency in the use of Microsoft office. Excellent typing skills (>50 wpm). The ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet regular deadlines is essential. The ideal candidate will be well organized, detail oriented, accurate, has good communication skills, and is able to work independently.

Ability to work within a team setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Accuracy and eye for detail, computer literate and strong data entry skills. Methodical approach to work, excellent organizational and time management skills are required. Ability to multi-task effectively in a busy area with multiple interruptions and competing demands.

Clinical trial research assistant experience. Prior experience in oncology clinical trials preferred. Knowledge of lab test collection kits. Training in Good Clinical Practice and familiarity with clinical trials regulatory documentation preferred. Previous data entry experience in electronic databases an asset.