Research Coordinator

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position has an end date of January 15, 2028.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Provide operational research support on the K-HANDLE CKD study under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) Dr. Caroline Richard (Department of Agricultural, Food, and Nutritional Science). This study is a Feeding Clinical Trial which involves coordinating the study logistics, preparation or revision of study documents, ethics approvals/amendments or renewals, implementation (recruitment), and supervision/coordination of study staff providing support in the different tasks of the study.

• Operational ongoing activities (Follow SOPs, operational workflows, study timelines, recruitment plans, and visit schedules etc.).
• Regulatory & Ethics Compliance (Prepare and submit Research Ethics Board (REB) applications such as amendments or renewals etc.).
• Participant recruitment activities and study implementation / coordination (liaison and communication with participants, AHS, doctor, connect care etc.).
• Staff Supervision and Training (Delegate tasks and monitor staff workload especially related to the metabolic kitchen and meal preparation depending on ongoing participants)
  5-Budget and finances (Keep track of study expenses with receipts (grocery payment receipts, lab payments etc.).
• General tasks (Communication with lab members to schedule participant’s visits; volunteers, HNRU coordinators for training etc.).

• 4 year diploma in health sciences required, BSc in Nutrition and Metabolism preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Clinical Research Coordinator Certificates (CITI program or equivalent).
• Must have understanding of, and experience with, applied research methods and practices.
• Minimum 4 years experience in a clinical research setting in multiple types of research studies or the equivalent demonstrated combined coordination/administrative experience in health related.
• Phlebotomy and venipuncture is an asset.
• Minimum 2-3 years, experience with biological samples.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication (written and verbal) skills, and high attention to detail, especially pertaining to efficient and accurate data entry and documentation.
• Proficient in using information systems including Microsoft Office Suite Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite applications (Drive, Calendar, Forms, Meet, Sites), and tools for creating visual content (i.e. Canva).
• Knowledge of Granting Agency Guidelines, People Soft Financials, and University Policy and Procedures is a significant asset.
• Expertise in Human Nutrition.

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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.