Research Coordinator I Orthopaedic Research - Toronto, Canada - Unity Health Toronto

Unity Health Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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RESEARCH COORDINATOR I ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH (

JOB ID:

1224)**:
Department of Surgery Division of Orthopaedic Surgery

The Orthopaedic Surgery group is currently looking for a
Research Coordinator I. This** position performs research activities involving project design, collecting, summarizing or analyzing data.

Tasks may include assisting in study administration, following research procedures, screening of study participants including obtaining consent, adhering to research protocol and working with the study manager to carry out various aspects of conducting a clinical trial.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assisting in setting project goals
General office duties e.g. filing, faxing, mailings, courier services, photocopying, etc.
Ordering supplies and maintaining inventory
Collection, transcription and entry of study related data
Limited processing of data
Conducting literature searches
Interacting with various departments such as pharmacy, laboratories, medical records, etc.
Present research related information, including written study reports when necessary
Represent St. Michael¿s Hospital at protocol development and study initiation meetings
Design of all source documents, patient education materials, etc.
Coordinating ongoing laboratory, pharmacy, etc. activities pertaining to study
Assisting Investigators in the interpretation and implementation of study protocols
Assisting Investigators in the initiation of new research
Interacting with sponsoring agencies regarding requests for clarifications of data and/or assisting monitors during site visits/audits
Screening participants and obtaining required documentation including written consent
Maintain study follow ups and schedules for study participants
Collecting data via phone calls, interviews
Screening data for study inclusion according to protocol
Qualifications:
Minimum of Bachelor¿s degree in health science field OR demonstrable equivalent combination of specialized education and experience, however Master preferred
1 year of experience in clinical research
Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills.
Superior organizational skills to manage multiple projects in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload.
Professionalism and selfmotivation
Good personal and program time/detail management skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Health Canada Division 5, TCPS CORE and Good clinical practice certificates are an asset
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, ICH regulation and guidelines, laboratory and diagnostic testing, health record analysis.
Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, database and statistical software