Research Projects Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - BC Cancer Agency

BC Cancer Agency

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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre (GSC)

Today's Research. Tomorrow's Medicine.
The GSC is a department of the BC Cancer Research Institute and a high-throughput genome sequencing facility. We are leaders in genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics in pursuit of novel treatment strategies for cancers and other diseases.

Among the world's first genome centres to be established within a cancer clinic, for more than two decades our scientists and innovators have been designing and deploying cutting-edge technologies to benefit health and advance clinical research.

Among the GSC's most significant accomplishments are the first publication to demonstrate the use of whole-genome sequencing to inform cancer treatment planning, the first published sequence of the SARS coronavirus genome and major contributions to the first physical map of the human genome as part of the Human Genome Project.

By joining the GSC you will become part of an exceptional and diverse team of scientists, clinicians, experts and professionals operating at the leading edge of clinical research.

We look for people who share our core values—science, timeliness, respect—to join us on our mission to use genome science for the betterment of health and society.

Summary:

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Reporting to the Projects Team Leader, the POG project coordinator works as a part of an interdisciplinary team and is responsible for the coordination of clinical activities to ensure that the outcome objectives of the POG program are met.

In collaboration with the Principal Investigators and Program Manager, the POG project coordinator will be asked to assist with preparing documentation required for offsite sample collection setup, ethics review and amendments, and organize relevant material required for internal and external audits and inspections for the POG program and its sub-projects and affiliate studies.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor ethics renewals across multiple studies
Assist with study close out reporting and activities
Liaison with Principal Investigator, Study Clinicians and study nurses for study process and protocols
Assisting with study start up, which may include researching feasibility of new processes, setting up study collections, drafting standard operating procedure, receiving institutional approvals, etc
Assisting with planning and process development, which may include developing process flowcharts and presentation to crossfunctional teams
Assist the POG management and clinical team with pipeline processes as needed
Other duties as required

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

Graduation from a recognized Bachelor of Science program such as Biology or Physiology.

Skills and Abilities:

Familiarity with the UBC RiSE REB system.
Ability to identify stakeholders and followup for study start up.
Ability to prepare accrual reports, protocols, SOPs and presentation materials.
Ability to work in an intermediate Microsoft Office environment utilizing a wide variety of software.
Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively.
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize work.
Demonstrated ability to multitask in a busy clinical / translational research environment.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all levels of staff.

Benefits:

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.

Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

Join one of BC's largest employers with provincewide programs, services and operations offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our inhouse training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, which includes statutory benefits
Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance and WorkSafe BC plus the BC Cancer group benefits plan which includes medical & dental extended health, and group life insurance coverage, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may var