| POSITION TITLE |
Research Coordinator I |
| DEPARTMENT |
LTRI (Urology) |
| EMPLOYMENT TYPE |
Temporary, Full-Time |
| HOURS OF WORK |
37.5 hours per week |
| EMPLOYEE GROUP |
Non-Union |
| REPORTS TO |
Principal Investigator |
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Sinai Health System, a University of Toronto affiliated research centre, is one of the world's leading centres in biomedical research. With ground-breaking discoveries in research areas such as diabetes, genetic disorders, cancer and women’s and infants’ health, the Institute is committed to excellence in health research and the training of young investigators. Strong partnerships with the clinical programs of Sinai Health System ensure that scientific knowledge is used to promote human health. Your significant contributions will assist in maintaining our momentum in advancing our research.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strengths in implementing, and evaluating protocol procedures and managing the daily operations of clinical research projects ensuring that all aspects of the project protocol are adhered to. Applies specialized knowledge to implement, coordinate, and manage clinical research projects.
Summary of duties include (but not limited to):
Assisting with the day-to-day operations of ongoing qualitative studies, including:
- Preparing ethics applications
- Liaising with patients and their families and other stakeholder groups (e.g., clinical staff, decision-makers, etc.), to arrange research assessments and interviews.
- Liaising with other investigators and study staff to facilitate recruitment and ensure the consistency and quality of all study procedures
- Conducting participant recruitment/enrollment and informed consent processes
- Monitoring project requirements in order to ensure that data and procedure flow are in accordance with study protocols.
- Maintaining ongoing records for subject tracking and assessment records in an organized manner that is easily accessible by the appropriate research faculty and staff
- Performing data collection, maintenance, and analysis
- Supporting literature reviews (e.g. for manuscript drafts)
- Scheduling and attending research meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting minutes
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in progress in health sciences or related discipline is required
- At least 2 years of clinical/trial coordination experience
- Certification (e.g., ACRP, SoCRA) is an advantage.
- Ability to work well under pressure and use good judgment to assess and respond to difficult situations
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and strong knowledge of clinical ethics regulations
- Well-developed qualitative interviewing skills
- Previous word-processing, database and spreadsheet software experience, in a Microsoft Office environment, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Experience conducting literature search and review
- Experience conducting qualitative interviews with patients to collect data and coordinates patient visits/schedule as per study protocol
- Ability to manage complex projects, including stakeholder management
- Flexible, creative thinker with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Pay rate: $32.718/hr - $35.985/hr
In accordance with Institute’s policy and legislated health and safety requirements, employment is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures, and training. Successful candidates will be required to provide two (2) written reference letters from their former employer(s)/supervisor(s).
We are a fully committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Sinai Health community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute is a scent sensitive environment, and all members of the community are expected to refrain from wearing or using scented products while visiting or working at the Institute. We also support a barrier-free workplace supported by the Institute’s accessibility plan, accommodation and disability management policies and procedures. Should you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, including accessible job postings, please contact the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Human Resources Department.
| Posting open until May 12, 2026. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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