Research Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

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Toronto, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
Research Coordinator - CP Discovery Lab

Status:
Temporary Full-Time (37.5 hrs/wk)

Start Date:
August 14, 2023

End Date:
August 13, 2024

Supervisor:
Lauren Switzer/Darcy Fehlings

Program:
Bloorview Research Institute

We are seeking a Research Coordinator to work within the CP Discovery Lab, a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team investigating the etiology and rehabilitation interventions for children and youth with Cerebral Palsy.

The Research Coordinator, reporting to the Research Manager and the Principal Investigator, will primarily focus on the execution, and the day-to-day operations of clinical research trials/studies.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate clinical research study activities, data upload and access activities at affiliated research sites including REB notice tracking and compliance
Coordinate research activities including assessment/confirmation of participant eligibility, recruitment, collecting questionnaire and other data, conducting interviews/chart reviews/assessments, conduct telephone interviews, conduct health chart reviews, participate in site/monitor visits and initiate/maintain research files
Development and maintaining of casereport forms, data collection forms and/or questionnaires, study logs
Submit to REB, assist in coordinating revisions, maintain approvals, and amend documentation as required
Organizing study binders/checklists, data and procedural manuals, checklists of eligibility, and materials to facilitate protocol adherence
Initiate and maintain research files that will include original consent, documentation, general correspondence, and data collection forms
Perform/assist with database design, data entry, ongoing maintenance, data quality, and analysis
Develop and monitor timelines for study
Contribute to preparation of reports, poster, presentation and manuscript development and knowledge translation activities including promotional materials/newsletters
Assist in training/orientation of new research staff/students
Conduct literature reviews as required
Keeping abreast of Health Canada regulations and other policies governing regulated and nonregulated clinical research
Support team activities including meeting scheduling, preparing agendas and minutes for team meetings, note taking, photocopying, etc. as required
Liaise with team members, research partners, participants/caregivers etc. as needed
Communicates in a timely and effective manner
Assist with research and related administrative tasks as directed/required/assigned
May require flexible hours including extending into the early evening and occasional weekends

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Minimum of 2 years related experience in clinical research and/or clinical trials coordination
Master's degree in health sciences or a related field preferred
A certification in clinical research (e.g. SOCRA, ACRP) is highly preferred
Experience with children and youth with disabilities/paediatric health care/research is an asset
Experience with quantitative data collection and analysis including SAS or SPSS is an asset
Excellent organization, time management and priority setting skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills
Strong ability to pay meticulous attention to detail while maintaining view of the larger scope
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access)
Working knowledge of database platforms (i.e. REDCap)