Research Coordinator II - Division of Orthopedics

Women's College Hospital•Toronto, ON

9d•CA$41 - CA$51•Onsite

About The Position

The Women’s College Hospital Division of Orthopedics is seeking an experienced Temporary Full-Time, Research Coordinator II to oversee and manage large, multi-centred, randomized trials in the field of sports medicine. The candidate will work primarily with a core group of 5 – 6 surgeons based out of Women’s College Hospital, investigating best practice in ACL reconstruction and hip arthroscopy. Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario. This is a one (1) year temporary full-time position.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in healthcare related field required
Minimum three to five years of progressive experience working in a research environment and/or academic hospital
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Work efficiently under pressure with strong judgement with excellent problem-solving skills and decision-making skills
Knowledge of planning and management processes for research (e.g., experience with the ethics approval process, federal granting agency guidelines, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and lead a wide variety of people at different levels
Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, discretion and tact
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Computer competency including familiarity with databases (REDCap, MS Access), EndNote, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Publisher
Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria
Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with study design, editing and REB applications.
Patient recruitment, assessment and randomization.
Ensuring and managing patient follow-up, assessment at multiple sites.
Data entry, analysis, and assistance with manuscripts.
Monitors the progress and deadlines of research activities, develops and maintains records of research activities, and establishes and maintains operating policies and procedures.
Conducts own research in collaboration with other team members.
Coordinates the day-to-day activities of any staff specifically engaged in the carrying out of research/clinical protocol for one or more projects within the research program, as appropriate to their position.
Prepares periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigators, administrators, funding agencies, and/or regulatory bodies.
Acts as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff and as the primary operational liaison for internal and external collaborators working with the unit (e.g. other research organizations, funding agencies, regulating bodies, etc.).
Proactively identifies barriers/threats/risks for project completion and work with team members including Investigators and Research Assistants to develop solutions.
Responsible for collaborating with the Investigator(s) and other relevant partners involved in the project both internally and externally.
Plans, implements and coordinates all aspects of data collection and source documentation as per the organization’s policy and ICH/GCP guidelines.
Implements quality control process throughout the conduct of the study including ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data collection and investigating all missing or apparently invalid data.
Apply theoretical frameworks when analyzing data in accordance with study protocol.
Interacts with sponsoring agencies regarding requests for clarifications of data and/or assisting with monitors/audits during site visits.
Prepares, submits, and maintains Research Ethics Board (REB) applications both internally as well as submissions to external organizations (if applicable), tracks ethics approvals, and completes renewals/amendments as needed.
Communicates with sites to assist with the preparation and execution of contracts.
Assists in drafting related grant application documents.
Collaborates with Investigator and/or team members to write and edit presentations, reports, budgets, proposals, publications, conference materials, and manuscripts.
Assists with knowledge translation activities.
Plans and coordinates regular meetings for working groups, steering committees, and advisory boards.
Participates in protocol development and/or performs aspects of research protocol, as required, in accordance with specified program objectives. (e.g. participant recruitment, data collection, bio specimen collection, preparing data for analyses, etc.).
Presents research results at local, national and international scientific meetings.
Presents seminars and in-services internally.
Provides training and direction to Research Trainees.
Ongoing coordination of clinical, basic science etc. activities pertaining to the research study which may include assisting Investigators in the initiation of new research and the development.
As a role model and champion, you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.