Job Description

Position title: Research Coordinator Status: Temporary Full-time (1.0 FTE) Start date: December 2023 End date: December 2024 Lab: Autism Research Centre (ARC) Supervisor: Evdokia Anagnostou Program: Bloorview Research Institute Salary: Grade 6 ($35.30/hr - $44.20/hr)
: Working within the Autism Research Centre and alongside an interdisciplinary research team, you will coordinate studies/grants with a mandate for research in pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders - including Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Intellectual Disability (ID), and related neurodevelopmental disorders. The grant encompasses separate yet integrated projects in phenotyping and genotyping as well as neuroimaging (MRI).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and facilitate communication between the project\'s executive committees, steering committee, and co-investigators
• On behalf of the Principal Investigator (PI), organize and lead team meetings across platforms/projects with goals ranging from personnel training to database development to refining the imaging and phenotyping battery, etc.
• Monitor progress and ensure the meeting of project milestones
• Contribute to the preparation of required reports (including milestones, budgets, annual reports) and knowledge translation projects (e.g. presentations, manuscripts, stakeholder progress reports)
• Manage the research ethics board application, sub-contracts, and budget as well as supervise the staff contributing to the grant
• Carry out study protocol including standardized assessments, parent and self report questionnaires
• Take participants to MRI and assist with imaging protocol (Technician performs the MRI)
• Ensure research is conducted in compliance with the Tri-Council Policy Statement, Good Clinical Practice, and Health Canada regulations as applicable

• A Master\'s degree in a health-related field or a degree/diploma in project management
• Experience working with children with ASD and/or developmental disabilities would be a strong asset
• At least three years of research experience required (more than five years preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of research practice, procedures, regulations, and research ethics board applications
• Demonstrated success in managing project timelines and sub-contracts
• Demonstrated success and understanding of managing finances and budgets for projects
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to take a leadership role as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to organize and facilitate the productivity of investigators and staff
• Exceptional organizational skills:
• Superior attention to detail and quality of work
• Works well under pressure, can prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Professional and friendly demeanor
• Ability to work flexible hours as necessary