Your Prospect: The AHS Clinical Trials Unit is recruiting a Research Coordinator to provide support to Investigators for clinical research trials.

You will be assigned to the Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Research Group (GILDR).

The Division of Gastroenterology’s Gastrointestinal and Liver Research Group (GILDR) is a leading North America clinical research centre focused on gastrointestinal and liver clinical trials located at the University of Alberta.

The primary responsibility of this position is study management, including the screening and recruitment of potential study participants, providing patient care, obtaining informed consent, and completing protocol-specific assessments and scheduling appointments and procedures.

Development of study-specific source documents and ensuring that all relevant documentation, such as laboratory results and hospital diagnostic reports are received, reviewed, and maintained appropriately.

In addition, the role involves providing education to participants enrolled in clinical research studies regarding study protocols, treatment visit schedules, and the use of study-related data collection tools.

The individual is responsible for ensuring completion of all required training on study procedures and maintaining accurate and timely documentation of such training.

There may be an opportunity for mentorship and guidance to support the development of knowledge and experience in GILDR’s day-to-day research operations.





As the individual’s skills and experience develop, there may be opportunities to take on additional responsibilities in support of operational activities, team needs and ethics applications.

Description: As a Research I, you will be working with research teams which are generating and disseminating new knowledge that assists with advancing the understanding of health disciplines and various health and medical concerns.

Working under the guidance of the principal investigator, you will be responsible for preparing and submitting research documents, collecting and reviewing a variety of information related to the study, and monitoring study compliance.

You will also assist with the recruitment of study participants and initiate consenting of study and/or trial participants and may complete lab work to support research activities.

Required Qualifications: Diploma or degree in a health or science related field.

Registration with applicable professional association or college where required.

Additional Required Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Due to the specialized nature of clinical investigational drugs and procedures, you will require extensive knowledge on the agents, mechanisms of action, and their adverse event profiles.

This requires being able to explain difficult, complex information to patients and ensure their understanding to obtain informed consent.

📌 Research I (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Edmonton