Job Description

Staff - Non Union
Job Category
M&P - AAPS
Job Profile
AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level A
Job Title
Research Coordinator
Department
Hsiung Laboratory Division of Neurology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$5,365.42 - $7,709.92 CAD Monthly
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Posting End Date
January 9, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
January 31, 2027

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Job Summary

To coordinate clinical and laboratory research studies in dementia including the "Asian Cohort for Alzheimer Disease" (ACAD) study, and to assist in the development and conduction of other clinical trials in Alzheimer and Related Disorders. The office is on the second floor of the Koerner Pavilion in the UBC Hospital, or on the second floor of the Centre for Brain Health, with both natural and fluorescent lighting. There are no known hazards.



Organizational Status



Reports directly to the Principal Investigator and works with the other PIs of the research unit. Interacts and works closely and collaboratively with all the staff members of the Clinic for Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders to coordinate research studies and other future research studies in this unit. Able to independently implement all study protocols in compliance with regulatory and ethical standards. Provides liaison and operational oversight and coordinate with the other research sites (such as the leading site at the University of Pennsylvania (U of Penn)). Maintain contact with other collaborating organizations and the study team

Work PerformedImplements all study procedures in accordance with research protocols Screens and recruits research subjects and devises strategies for effective recruitment Liaise with other potential referral sources (i.e. Alzheimer Society of BC, other family doctor offices, and specialist offices) to obtain the required number of participants in the study Coordinate the ACAD study research visits at UBC Centre for Brain Health with oversight by the U of Penn site Provides patient education on study background, purpose, procedures and potential benefits and risks, in order to obtain proper informed consents for subject participations in studies Manage research budget for ACAD and ensure it is compliant with the study protocol Conducts patient clinical, behavioral and neuropsychological assessments and coordinates the operations of the trial Coordinates hospital service and fee approval for research studies Prepares and updates submissions to the University Clinical Research Ethics Board (CREB) Writes and prepares regulatory documents Ensures accurate and timely data collection and troubleshoots data collection issues Liaises with the Data Management Core at the Centre for Health Outcomes and Evaluation Sciences (CHEOS) Organizes collection, storage and shipment of biological samples Will coordinate forthcoming research grant submissions for further clinical trials


Consequence of Error/JudgementStudy data and integrity may be jeopardized if not conducted according to ethical requirements as laid out by the University and other regulatory authorities and if the project management is not successful Patient confidentiality can be compromised if files and information are not kept secure. An error within the realm of a research study may result in biased or incomplete data and skewed study results Any procedure or data record as part of the project must be accurate and must accurately reflect the work performed An error in scheduling study subject visits may result in a protocol deviation and or significantly increase study expenditures An error in the collection, storage or shipment of biological samples could result in them being rendered ineffective, requiring repeat collection, increasing participant burden, and increasing expense


Supervision Received

Reports directly to the Principal Investigators. The Principal Investigators will oversee performance and results of the study.



Supervision Given

May need to supervise work study students when they are available.



Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.



Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred QualificationsUndergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with, and knowledge about, special populations such as patients with cognitive impairment and dementia. Experience with psychometric testing and knowledge of standard neuropsychological tests will be an asset. Experience in other Asian languages, including Korean and Vietnamese, will be an asset Working knowledge or research methodology and appropriate knowledge of medical ethics. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English in order to write and revise consents according to UBC Clinical Research Ethics Board requirements. Ability to effectively use the computer with word processing software, spreadsheets, Internet, and database handling. Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions in accordance with the broad research objectives. Ability to deal with a diversity of people in a calm, courteous, and effective manner. Appreciation of the importance of both clinical and basic research. * Ability to work independently as well as a team member in an interdisciplinary setting. Ability to independently organize workload.