Research and Clinical Trial Coordinator

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

1d • CA$4,567 - CA$5,386 • Onsite

About The Position

The UBC Department of Medical Genetics seeks to be an inspiring and productive community of scholars; an outstanding provider of knowledge, technical expertise, and compassionate care for our patients; contributors to the scientific advance of our discipline; and a credible and respected source of information and advice to society at large. While focusing on areas of genetic medicine that we deem to be particularly important, we view diversity of approach and techniques to be an essential strength of our Department. We acknowledge that the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine and its distributed programs, which include four university academic campuses, are located on traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples around the province. The Lehman Research Group studies rare genetic disorders, the use of genetic data for risk stratification, and management of inherited metabolic diseases, including clinical trials and registries. This position will be primarily responsible for coordinating small clinical trials conducted by Dr. Lehman and colleagues at the Adult Metabolic Diseases Clinic at Vancouver General Health. The Research and Clinical Trial Coordinator provides administrative, operational, and research support for clinical trials and research studies within the Lehman Research Group in the Department of Medical Genetics. The role is responsible for coordinating clinical trial activities, participant recruitment and consent, regulatory submissions, research documentation, data management, financial tracking, and project communications. The incumbent also supports day-to-day research operations and collaborates with clinical, research, and sponsor teams under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.

Requirements

• Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on clinical trials is strongly preferred.
• Experience with processing and interpreting financial statements.
• Knowledge of UBC and PHSA or VCH admin procedures.
• Experience with clinical research procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, basic graphic design, and webpage maintenance.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to independently prioritize and organize work load.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise discretion, tact, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the preparation and submission of research related regulatory documents (ethics, permits, Health Canada submissions, etc.)
• Coordinates and facilitates patient recruitment, as well as data collection, management, and reporting.
• Provides project administration with recordkeeping, onboarding, and collaboration with the Clinical Research Unit at VGH.
• Tracks project communications, maintains research agreements and financial contracts.
• Assists with the maintenance of supplies and minor research equipment.
• Assists with lab and program marketing communications, including presentations, newsletters, webpages, and preparing information on research programs for media, fundraising organizations, and potential donors.
• Assists with the preparation and submission of expense reports for purchases.
• Tracks and manages project finances, ensuring that expected sponsor payments have been received; invoices have been issued.
• Coordinates clinical trial tasks and maintains all documentation, including data entry from clinical research forms.
• Obtains informed consent from participants.
• Uses clinical trial management software.
• Liaises with trial sponsors and clinical research organizations, including arranging and hosting medical monitor visits.
• Performs other duties as required that remain in the appropriate classification.

Benefits

• UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential.
• New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work.
• Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.
• We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree