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Research Coordinator - Pediatrics

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Job Description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

This position has a term length of 2 years.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work. Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta is a leading centre for pediatric education and research in Canada. In partnership with the Stollery Children’s Hospital and community pediatrics across Northern Alberta, we provide exceptional care for children, youth, and families. Guided by our values of compassion, growth, and health equity, our team advances pediatric care through innovative research, accredited training programs, and unique learning opportunities led by dedicated faculty.

Working within the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, the Research Coordinator will provide comprehensive support for a variety of clinical research studies focused on pediatric hospital conditions. The incumbent will specifically serve a significant role coordinating the research activities of the SAPHIRE (Supporting and Advancing Pediatric Hospital Research Excellence) research group. The incumbent will be integrally involved in the full lifecycle of research, with an emphasis on coordinating research activities. This role involves executing study protocols across multiple methodologies, including qualitative research, prospective observational studies, clinical trials, retrospective chart reviews, and survey administration.

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.

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.

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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.

About Us

The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world’s top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.

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