Research Coordinator

Hamilton Health Sciences•Hamilton, ON

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Coordinator's purpose is to lead a team in the conduct of one or more research studies. The Research Coordinator is accountable to the Principal Investigator (PI) and or Program Manager (PM) and is responsible for all aspects of research projects highlighted below.

Requirements

Masters degree in a relevant field of study.
Minimum 2 years previous experience in multi-center research studies/clinical trials or other research projects with youth, young adults and/or families experiencing mental health challenges.
Experience with the management of large clinical research studies and or databases.
Extensive experience providing research administrative support, problem-solving and coordinating quantitative data collection is required.
Working knowledge of ICH-GCP Guidelines and international research requirements.
Highly efficient computer skills, extensive experience with the Microsoft office suite.
Supervisory experience and team coordination.
Previous experience preparing REB submissions, amendments, and renewals is required.
The candidate will be detail oriented and well-organized, with the ability to track key project deliverables and meet deadlines.
Candidates require the ability to work effectively in a variety of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.
Training and certification as a psychometrist would also be an asset.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary contact for internal support departments and external stakeholders.
Development and monitoring of study timelines.
Provide coordination and direction in the development of data management methodologies for multiple studies; including key data collection, cleaning, and management methods.
Provide coordination and direction in the development of site management practices for multiple studies; including collection and maintenance of essential site documentation per ICH-GCP guidelines, management and preparation of regulatory and health authority documentation, research ethics board documents and study contact information.
Engage in ongoing communication and coordinate regular meetings with key study specific stakeholders.
Prepare presentations for external and/or internal meetings.
Adhere to all related compliance, safety and monitoring.
Prepare all ethics and regulatory documents in accordance with the institution and regulatory and GCP guidelines.
Coordinate communication with all internal and external collaborators.
Coordinate training of study teams/centers on all aspects of clinical study procedures.
Coordinate /perform site monitoring and site visits to confirm adherence to study protocol, procedures, ICH-GCP guidelines, local and national regulations and guidelines.
Help develop, monitor, reconcile, and generate reports on research study budgets, in collaboration with PI’s and other collaborators.
Help administer multiple study and sub-study accounts.
Negotiate budgets with vendors, sites and other collaborators.
Support Principal Investigator(s) in preparation of proposals, grant budgeting and writing.
Manage day to day study finance and study budgeting.
Lead, coordinate, and/or assist with preparing Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions, Annual REB renewals, developing and harmonizing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Assisting with contracts and agreements, and maintaining study documents are also required.
The Research Coordinator will also assist with scheduling other procedural visits and may be asked to accompany participants to these visits.
The Research Coordinator will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all applicable HHS policies, as well as all regulatory and legislative requirements.