Job Description

Under the supervision of Dr. Angela Cheung, the prospective candidate will join a diverse, multidisciplinary, and evolving team of researchers and scientists at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, including immunologists, experts in metabolism and immunometabolism. The candidate will also work closely with clinicians in Hepatology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases and Endocrinology. Our work focuses on finding new diagnostic tests and biomarkers for people living with liver disease and liver cancer, as well as revolutionizing management paradigms. We have an interest in understanding the interactions between immunity, metabolism, and the gut microbiome as pertains to liver disease and liver cancer.
Dr. Cheung is also keenly interested in leveraging artificial intelligence to improve patient care. Finally, our team works closely with patient and caregiver partners to ensure that research design, implementation and translation meet the needs of the ultimate beneficiaries of our research. There will thus be an opportunity to work with a wide range of individuals from different scientific and community groups.

The prospective Research Coordinator will support Dr. Angela Cheung and the researchers and clinicians within the Centre for Liver of Eastern Ontario (CLEO). Activities will include coordinating prospective investigator-initiated studies as well as industry sponsored trials.
Expected Responsibilities: Work under the general direction of the Senior Scientist to coordinate several investigator-initiated studies as well as industry sponsored trials.

Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a clinical research environment and a postsecondary degree or diploma
• Evidence of training certification in Tri-Council Policy Statement -2 (TCPS-2), the International Conference on Harmonisation \xe2\x80\x93 Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP) and Health Canada Division 5
• Previous experience managing investigator-initiated, multi-center trials including communication with potential new sites, aiding new sites with study start-up activities, conducting site initiation and training visits and ensuring sites are conducting trial in accordance with protocol and governing regulations through regular site monitoring.
• Experience drafting study protocols and study documents
• Experience submitting and managing REBs
• Experience managing large data sets, issuing queries and query resolution
• Experience organizing and running Steering Committees, DSMB meetings and Adjudication Committee meetings
• Strong computer literacy and experience using Microsoft Word, Teams, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint software
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to communicate scientific research to study teams, patients and to the public (in-person and virtual)
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with excellent communication and organizational skills
• Able to work collaboratively and effectively as both part of an interdisciplinary team and independently
• Attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of data and protocol requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in English and basic knowledge of French
• Experience in clinical medicine and/or hepatology
• Experience in running international, multi-center clinical research trials
• Experience submitting to Health Canada
• Experience in project management
• SOCRA CCRP Certified

Contract Details:
This is a 1-year full-time contract with the possibility of renewal
Salary: Min:$ 32.964/hr - Max:$47.531/hr

Comments to Applicant:
Please send a complete CV with description of research experience:

Contact Info:
Name: Jennifer Brownrigg
Title: Research Administrative Assistant
Program: Clinical Epidemiology
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Email: jebrownrigg@ohri.ca
Website: www.ohri.ca

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups, in particular the four groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities).

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.