Research Coordinator I - Ottawa, Canada - Bruyère Research Institute

Bruyère Research Institute

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Research Coordinator I (RCI)

Competition

Program
Bruyère Research Institute

Position Type
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 1.0 FTE, 1-year contract with possibility of renewal

Salary Scale
$ $34.47/hour plus benefits

Start Date
As soon as possible

Closing Date
Two weeks

The Bruyère Research Institute (RI) partners with Bruyère Continuing Care (Bruyère), the University of Ottawa, and other stakeholders to conduct relevant and practical health sciences research related to improving the quality of life for the aging population and people requiring continuing care.

Function summary

Main duties and responsibilities:

Research Coordination (80%)

Work with the Research Manager and Division Research Associates to assist with drafting and coordinating Health Canada Clinical Trial Applications (CTAs) and amendments
Coordinate clinical trial study initiation and documentation across sites
Participant recruitment: work with clinical teams at Elisabeth Bruyère Hospital and The Ottawa Hospital to screen potential participants for study eligibility, including obtaining and documenting medical history, test results, medication use, etc.
Obtain and document participant informed consent
Data collection and entry:
Administer baseline and outcome clinical assessments with participants both inperson and virtually
Participant monitoring via phone calls
Organize and facilitate interviews and focus groups
Maintain study logs and all project documentation (e.g., participant materials)
Maintain the participant Case Report Form and all source documentation
Ensure compliance with the study protocol and applicable GCP, REB, and Health Canada regulations and practices
Basic descriptive quantitative data analysis (e.g., frequencies, proportions, rates)
Drafting abstracts
Assist with literature reviews (scoping/systematic, both qualitative and quantitative article screening and selection, data extraction)
Assist with manuscript writing and submissions to journals
Assist with developing presentations for academic conferences (e.g., poster presentations)

Administrative and Financial Support (20%)

Organize project meetings
Draft meeting agendas, take minutes
Provide study progress reports to Dr. Downar and the Research Manager
Coordinate and ensure study departmental and privacy approvals
Coordinate and obtain signatures for REB submissions and research contracts
Coordinate Data Safety Monitoring Board meetings
Maintain project budgets, conduct budget reconciliations, and process invoices and expense reimbursements
Assist with financial reporting to funders
Draft research project interim and annual reports for funders

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

Master's degree in health sciences, psychology, or other relevant field
Minimum 2 years relevant experience working in a clinical research environment
Minimum 1 year experience coordinating clinical trials, including experience with direct participant contact (screening, obtaining informed consent, conducting assessments, etc.)
Evidence of training in Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS2 Core), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines, and Health Canada Division 5 Regulations
Strong critical thinking skills
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt quickly
Demonstrated excellent coordination skills
Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in a team environment
Demonstrated excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
Demonstrated ability to meet timelines and deadlines
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

This description is not exhaustive. The Research Coordinator may provide additional support as directed by Dr. Downar or the Research Manager.
Additional Competencies (if applicable)

The following are considered assets:

Experience coordinating multisite projects
Experience in qualitative and mixed methods research, including facilitating interviews and focus groups
Experience with Health Canada Clinical Trial Applications (CTAs)
Experience working with palliative or endoflife populations
Bilingualism (French and English)

Bruyère Research Institute is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on skills and experience as outlined in your CV and cover letter.

Bruyère Research Institute is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.

If contacted regarding this competition, please advise of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank you for your interest in this position, however; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

All Bruyère employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination as per our Enhanced COV