| POSITION TITLE |
Research Coordinator I |
| DEPARTMENT |
LTRI |
| EMPLOYMENT TYPE |
Temporary, Full-Time |
| HOURS OF WORK |
37.5 hours per week |
| EMPLOYEE GROUP |
Non-Union |
| REPORTS TO |
Principal Investigators |
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital, 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 Mount Sinai Hospital 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:
The Research Coordinator assists the Study Investigators and Research Associates with all phases of research in strict compliance with the protocols, laws, regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedures. The Research Coordinator, is integral to communication with participants, research staff, and investigators, keeps the project on schedule, ensures that resources are available, and maintains accurate documentation of study information (electronic, paper-based, and physical samples and specimens).
Duties and Responsibilites:
- Plan, implement, and coordinate all aspects of study as outlined in protocol, following applicable guidelines and legislation, within timeline and budget
- Recruit participants, including development of promotional strategies and material to encourage participation and ongoing participation in studies
- Screen, consent, and complete documentation for eligible participants
- Collect, process, and assist in the compilation, verification, maintenance, and archiving of all research data including designing and maintaining participant folders, databases, data collection forms, and error checking methods
- Develop and maintain accurate records of all participants and their progress during the trial, including eligibility, recruitment, sample collections, withdrawal, and results of tests, adverse events, and other relevant information
- Collect, process, and deliver samples for laboratory testing from all sites
- Collect, label, and manage storage of specimens at central site
- Coordinate specimen storage, retrieval, and shipment of specimens from all sites
- Collect blood samples (if qualified)
- Provide feedback to participants and research staff and arrange follow-up, as required
- Communicate with investigators, site coordinators, and research associates regarding progress and potential or ongoing issues; provide recommendations for change
- Monitor and maintain adequate resources (e.g., study packages, blood sampling equipment)
- Complete and maintain applications and documentation for Research Ethics Boards, Health Canada, and/or sponsors
- Follow privacy standards and research ethics board policies and requirements
- Attend relevant study, unit, and departmental meetings
Skills/Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must have the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in health related field (1+ year clinical research experience preferred)
- CRA designation or equivalent experience
- Superior interpersonal skills
- Excellent problem-solving and negotiating skills
- Ability to understand and follow scientific research protocol and procedure, and complex, detailed technical instructions
- Highly proficient with MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, email, internet
- Skilled in the use of computerized systems and databases
- Advanced understanding of data management processes
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Good understanding of medical terminology and research methods
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards
- Familiar and comfortable working in a hospital setting
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. 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 December 17, 2024. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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