Research Coordinator Ii Map Upstreamlab - Toronto, Canada - Unity Health Toronto

Unity Health Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At the Upstream Lab, our research is driven by the desire to promote health equity and address social determinants of health.

The Upstream Lab aims to improve the health and well-being of patients by driving upstream action on social determinants, and support the integration of upstream prevention approaches withing primary healthcare and beyond.

We are currently looking for a full-time permanent
Research Coordinator II, to support one of our large clinical trials, CanTreatCOVID, AIM-Viral and quantitative research projects at Upstream Lab

In this role, you will conduct and lead the day-to-day coordination of research activities and implementation of projects involving clinical trials and quantitative methodologies, assisting with the building of study infrastructure, and developing future projects.

You will perform research activities involving project design, and collecting, summarizing or analyzing data.

Other tasks could include assisting with study administration, adhering to research protocol and working with investigator, manager, and other research staff to carry out various aspects of conducting clinical trials or other studies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Research

Plans and coordinates projects with little direction, and provides broader project strategic direction.
Ensures the smooth and efficient operation of research and data collection activities; day to day project management of timelines, resources, deliverables and study tasks
Develops processes, tools (workflow, Gantt charts), and resources to support team members, and projects.
Assists Principal Investigator in the initiation of new research, consulting on search criteria, strategies, brainstorming, etc.
Monitors, and controls research regulations, quality, and guidelines, including ethical (e.g. REB submissions), and safety protocols.
Quantitative and qualitative data collection, including designing interview guides, surveys, selecting/screening test sample, cleaning/coding data, and conducting interviews.
Oversee participant screening/recruitment, obtain informed consent, collection and maintenance of study related data, including followups
Participates in development of strategies and execution of recruitment approaches including: outreach to community health centres, clinics, patient mail outs, physician referrals etc.
Acts as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff, study team members, patient partners or other stakeholders.
Monitors the progress of research activities; develops and maintains records of research activities, and prepares periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigators, administrators, funding agencies, and/or regulatory bodies.
Plan, design, coordinate and execute quantitative data analysis and report writing.
Leads presentation of research related information: reports, proposals, publications, manuscripts, abstracts, newsletters, posters etc.
Plans and coordinates regular study team, and/or steering committee meetings.
Manages, oversees, and coordinates participating sites for PI initiated research.
May write or consult on protocols, manuscripts and training manuals
May conduct literature reviews, data analysis, etc.
Provides logístical and admin support in collaboration with funding partners, confirms and maintains budgets,
Manages, oversees, and coordinates participating sites and Primary Care Providers for PI initiated research.
Coordinates participants and helps with screening/recruitment, including following up with participants virtually or possible onsite.
Ensures accurate distribution of honoraria and assisting with invoices and reimbursement for the study
Coordinates biological sample collection, processing and shipping.

Staff guidance and team support

Coordinates, trains, mentors, and delegates tasks (including overseeing quality control of submitted assignments) to Research Assistants, volunteers, students, casual staff, internal/external collaborators, and Research Coordinator I's.
Assists with hiring and onboarding new staff and supports team members through capacity building, and coaching.
May supervise researcher staff in other research sites across Canada.
Supports team growth, and encourages collaboration and teamfocused approaches.
Manages bank accounts for dispersal of honorariums, through cash, etransfers, gift card purchases etc.
Reports on finances, prepares budgets, and handles invoicing (to sponsors, vendors, funding agencies, internal departments etc.).
Sets up petty cash floats and financial reconciliation of cash floats.
Performs cross functional and other duties as assigned and/or requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor¿s Degree in Health Science field and 3 years of relevant experience or demonstrable equivalent combination of specialized education and experience. Master¿s Degree preferred.
GCP, Health Canada Div 5, TCPS required (or to be completed wi