Job Description

Research Coordinator I





Diaysis Research at St. Michael's leads a variety of clinical research initiatives involving patients on in-centre and home dialysis, including peritoneal dialysis (PD). We also conduct clinical trials in general nephrology and MCKC populations. Our studies encompass investigational drug trials, quality improvement projects, observational studies, and retrospective studies.





Dialysis Research is currently looking for a Research Coordinator I. Research Coordinators work in a variety of departments and units set in clinics, offices, and at research sites (e.g., long term care homes).





The role of the Research Coordinator I is to conduct the day-to-day coordination of research activities and implementation of projects involving quantitative and qualitative methodologies, assist with the building of study infrastructure, and development of future projects. This individual supports communications, and operations of programs. They are responsible for administrative duties pertaining to the research projects including maintenance of study records, quality assurance and ensuring the integrity of study data. Examples of the kind of work include developing and implementing strategies to disseminate and increase the uptake of guidelines, building strong supportive relationships amongst diverse stakeholders, and evaluating implementation projects using qualitative and quantitative research skills. The Research Coordinator is responsible for assisting with data analyses, liaising with community partners, and coordinating project committees.


Travel to Michael Garron Hospital and St.Josephs Hospital may be required.


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Duties & Responsibilities:

Due to variable nature of position, this list is to be used as a guide only.

Administrative Duties (50% of work time)

Creates trainings, manuals, e-learning content as needed.


Organizes, facilitates, and runs meetings with internal teams, and external stakeholders.


Facilitates the communication plan for internal and external stakeholders. Disseminates information as needed.


Ensures maintenance, collection, transcription, and entry of study related data, in accordance with hospital and privacy regulations.


General office duties e.g., filing, mailings, courier services, ensuring stocked and maintained inventory /supplies/equipment/software.


Designs all source documents (templates, tracking files, forms, guidance documents) for the collection, and management of information/data.


Organizes, sets up, and maintains equipment (e.g. chromebooks/google enterprise).

Research Specific Tasks (40% of work time)

Plans, organizes, directs, controls, and evaluates the activities and operations of scientific research or quality control.


Ongoing coordination of study activities; day to day project management of timelines, resources, deliverables, and study tasks.


Quantitative and qualitative data collection, including designing interview guides, surveys, selecting/screening test sample, cleaning/coding data, and conducting interviews.


Coordinates participants and helps with screening /recruitment.


Liaises with multiple internal and external stakeholders at local and international levels, navigates stakeholder relationships, and responds proactively to anticipated challenges.


Contributes to the presentation of research related information: reports, proposals, publications, presentations, manuscripts, abstracts, newsletters, posters etc.


Manuscript writing/revising; data analysis, including screening abstracts, and full text of research articles, and performs reference scanning for scoping, and systematic reviews.


Helps develop processes, tools (workflow, Gantt charts), and resources to support team members, and projects.


May participate directly in the design, development, and inspection of technical projects, or in the theoretical or applied scientific work of the department.


Helps prepare specifications, presentations, and report preparations in consultation and negotiation with multiple stakeholders.


Troubleshoots/solves logistical and technical obstacles.


Supports proposals (RFP), and grant application process and protocols.


Prepares grant letters of support.


Biological sample collection (Phlebotomy, dry blood spot testing etc.), processing and shipping according to TDG/IATA


Maintains awareness of health and research news, events, and current high-profile research activities.

Day to day project and staff guidance tasks (10% of work time)

May train, coordinate, and/or delegate tasks (including overseeing quality control of submitted assignments) to Research Assistants, casual staff, and internal/external collaborators.


May recruit and onboard personnel (e.g., peer navigators, students) and oversee development and maintenance of staff competence in required areas.


May conduct some conflict resolution.


May help review the technical work of the department or project teams.


May develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the scientific and technical work performed in the department.

Performs cross functional and other duties as assigned and/or requested.

All staff are expected to carry out their assigned duties and responsibilities in a manner which prioritizes patient and employee safety, and confidentiality. Key accountabilities in this regard include:


Strict compliance with patient/employee confidentiality practices and policies.


Strict compliance with patient/employee safety practices and standards.


Appropriate identification, reporting and response to patient/employee confidentiality breaches in accordance with established policies and procedures.


Appropriate identification, reporting and response to patient/employee safety risks and incidents/events in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate Degree and 2 years of relevant experience, OR demonstrable equivalent combination of specialized education and experience.


Health Canada Division 5 is preferred (Completed within first 2 weeks of hire)


TCPS CORE 2 is an asset (Completed within first 2 weeks of hire)


Good clinical practice certificate is an asset (Completed within first 2 weeks of hire)


RCR (Responsible conduct of Research) is an asset


RN is an asset


Degree in Nursing is an asset


Bachelor of Science in Nursing is an asset


Phlebotomy workshop/certificate or lab tech course is an asset


SOCRA is an asset


GIS (Geographic information System) certificate is an asset


Clinical Research certificate is an asset



Basic understanding of science, including applicable theories, frameworks, and models.


Project coordination skills.


Knowledge of Healthcare research.


Experience with plain language writing is an asset.


Experience working with a diversity of stakeholders is an asset.


Knowledge of applied research.


Quantitative research experience.


Qualitative research experience.


Experience with technical writing.



Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office experience, and database software.


Experience with video conferencing software. (Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc.)


Familiarity with Project Management software. (Teamworks, Microsoft Project etc.)


Experience with a reference manager (i.e. EndNote, Mendeley, etc.) is preferred.





[Intermediate] Aptitude for analytical problem solving skills.


[Intermediate] Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.


[Intermediate] Awareness and sensitivity to diverse communities and priority populations (BIPOC, LGBT+, people who use drugs, experiencing homelessness or have health issues etc.).


[Intermediate] Empathy and ability to cope with emotionally difficult situations participants may be facing.


[Intermediate] Professional.


[Intermediate] Self-motivated.


[Intermediate] Punctual.


[Basic] Organization skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.


[Basic] Ability to work in a fast paced, adaptable environment.


[Basic] Computer skills


[Basic] Reference managers (i.e. EndNote, Mendeley, etc.)


[Basic] Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


[Basic] Attention to detail.


[Basic] Proven ability to learn new skills.


[Basic] Ability to assimilate new information, and concepts quickly.





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