Research Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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Toronto, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Sunnybrook Lung Health Group, affiliated with SRI, is seeking an energetic, highly motivated individual to work as a Research Coordinator.

The individual will be part of a clinical research team, assisting with all aspects of ongoing and upcoming prospective, clinical research studies of respiratory disease.

We are currently conducting studies on the long-term respiratory effects of COVID-19 infection and remote monitoring for people with chronic lung conditions.

The individual will co-ordinate investigator-initiated research studies. Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the list below. The Individual must have excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask and solve problems in an independent manner.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out projectspecific activities from project initiation to project completion.
Prepare submissions to Research Ethics Boards; monitor project timelines and maintain study documentation in accordance with institutional policies and procedures
Contribute to the development of research study protocols, including study design and analytic procedures, amendments for research ethics boards as well as Clinical Trial Repositories
Manage process for Data Sharing Agreements / contracts
Assists in study administration and study management: ability to adhere to research protocol and to carry out various aspects of conducting of a research study or a clinical trial.
Responsible for collaborating with the Investigator and other members of the study team, in the recruitment of study participants
Executes study related administrative tasks, including: conducting telephone or virtual and/or inperson clinical recruitment interviews, obtaining informed consent, collecting and entering data and coordinating patient visits/schedule as per study protocol.
Financial duties relating to research studyrelated activities such as liaising with Research Finance as necessary for activities such as new account setup, annual reporting, budget management, invoice verification, etc.
Plan, implement, review and coordinate all aspects of data collection and source documentation, as per hospital policy and ICH/GCP guidelines.
Report any study related abnormalities and/or deviations from defined parameters (ie., the approved protocol or documented investigator instructions) to the investigators or health care team members
Liaise with study team members to ensure high standards of quality and optimal management of research participant care
Liaise with investigators at study sites and assist with their recruitment of patients.
May travel between study sites, as needed
Critically appraise and synthesize literature, retrieve articles, and maintain citation databases
Contribute to the preparation of abstracts, poster presentations, peerreviewed publications and other relevant deliverables.
Provide functional supervision to assigned personnel (i.e., research assistants, trainees and students) and assist in the training and orientation of new staff.
Attend and participate in projectrelated meetings, including research team meetings including setting agendas, preparing summaries, minute taking
Assist with other researchrelated activities as needed
Compliance with confidentiality requirements
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in health services related discipline, or BSc in nursing (a Masters is preferred)
Twotofive years of experience in a clinical research setting, recruiting participants into multiple studies.
Strong Interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professional communication and healthy relationships with staff, research participants and their caregivers
Experience with chart review and data entry
Experience with REDCap platform is an asset
Time management skills: ability to prioritize workload and flexibility to adjust to changing work plans, schedules and deadlines.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong work ethic with an ability to solve problems independently.
Evidence of training certification in Tri-Council Policy Statement 2 (TCPS2) and the International Conference on Harmonization
Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP) or willing to take online courses

Salary:
Commensurate with experience

Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversifica