Administrative Support II - Clinical Trials Assistant, Phase 1 group
Your Opportunity:
The Clinical Trials Assistant (CTA) is a multi-skilled position that supports various CTU staff including project managers, research nurses and coordinators within a team, or several teams, and is a key administrative liaison and support for several projects. Responsibilities include helping to organize and complete various regulatory tasks associated with the initiation or maintenance of clinical trials conducted under Good Clinical Practices, as well as data entry completion for patient follow-up and survival. They help set up study patient and monitoring visits, complete meeting and appointment bookings, archive documents, organize study & lab supplies, and ensure the completeness or delivery of relevant documentation. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to recognize and maintain confidential information, have highly developed organizational skills, and keen attention to detail. They will also multi-task effectively in a busy area with multiple interruptions and competing demands and have good problem solving and communication skills. They can work cooperatively and professionally with clinical trials staff and physicians. Lastly, they are able to function both independently and as a team member in a fast paced, dynamic office environment. This position will support our Phase 1 team primarily but may assist or be reassigned to other groups as needed within the Unit.
Description:
As an Administrative Support II, you will require administrative or specialized skills and knowledge to support procedures, practices and initiatives within a department or program.
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Administrative Support II
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Clinical Trials Unit, Cancer Care
- Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 12-MAR-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 07-APR-2025
- Temporary End Date: 06-MAR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $21.30
- Maximum Salary: $25.89
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:Post-secondary education, in a health-related field preferred (equivalent combinations of related education and experience will be considered). 1-2 years’ experience in a clinical trials/research setting, and an understanding of clinical trial start-up, processes, documents and prior data entry experience. (Preference given to candidates with prior clinical trials experience or training.). Excellent computer skills; must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat programs. Ability to multi-task effectively in a busy area with multiple interruptions and competing deadlines and demands. Prior experience working with databases and knowledge of document management systems. Must be able to lift and transport large volumes of charts, binders, lab kits, boxes, etc., to various areas on a regular basis, and push/pull loaded carts. Physical demands of the job include sitting for extended periods, lifting and transporting office/medical supplies and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs., and using repetitive motions, lifting, bending, reaching and standing for prolonged periods. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience completing or maintaining clinical trials documentation and supplies. Prior experience with databases or document management systems. Training in Good Clinical Practice, ICH and Health Canada Regulatory requirements.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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