Posting Period

Open: March 11, 2023 Deadline: March 17, 2023 Non-Union

Department Name

Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) is the research institute of London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph\xe2\x80\x99s Health Care London. As one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s top ten research institutes, we are committed to furthering scientific knowledge to advance health care around the world. The Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Research team is a dynamic group that designs and conducts both outpatient and inpatient research (and quality improvement projects) to improve patient care. The Research Coordinator (RC) will ensure the successful negotiation, implementation, execution, and completion of research protocols, from study proposal to closeout. The RC will collaborate and communicate with Investigators, Co-Investigators, and other Research Coordinators in order to manage clinical research studies to ensure compliance with the study protocol, as well as ethical, regulatory and sponsor requirements, GCP and Lawson standard operating procedures. Further responsibilities include preparing project documentation and research reports, project plans, budgets, and schedules.
Rate of Pay: To commensurate with experience Hours of Work: 30 hours per week Duration: One year, renewable

Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree (Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree preferred) in a health-related field, or acceptable equivalent
• Five to seven years of clinical trials experience; preferably in a hospital-based, clinical research environment
• Experience in leadership, supervision and mentoring of undergraduate and post-graduate students in both the research and educational context, with knowledge of Lawson and Hospital onboarding procedures and policies
• Registration with a Regulated Health Profession preferred
• Clinical Research Coordinator certification (UWO or SOCRA or ACRP) an asset
• Expert knowledge of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) equipment, software, protocols, physiology, and analysis
• Strong computer skills required, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), applications for data collection (e.g., REDCap) and analysis (e.g., SPSS or other statistical software), as well as electronic patient management systems (EMRs such as CERNER) and databases
• Proven record of drafting, editing and otherwise contributing to abstracts, posters, presentations and publications or other reporting mechanisms
• Strong record keeping and research accounting skills
• Knowledge of Investigator-initiated and Industry sponsored research funding opportunities, eligibility criteria, and application processes for public and private opportunities
• Experience in organizing, implementing, and administering all aspects of clinical trials and associated CTAs, contracts, budgets, and approvals (e.g., clinical and research ethics) required
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to patients, clinical experts, trainees, nurses and other healthcare professionals, and industry and clinical trials organization representatives
• Experience and familiarity with screening and enrollment of study participants, and ability to coordinate and manage all other aspects of Clinical Trials according to study protocols and other requirements
• Experience processing and shipping biological samples
• Knowledge of medical terminology, specifically related to cardio- and cerebro- vascular disease
• Ability to manage numerous clinical trials simultaneously with a high degree of conscientiousness and initiative
• Full knowledge and understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Health Canada and International Conference on Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) guidelines), privacy legislation and REB guidelines
• Training and Certification in GCP, Health Canada Div. 5, TCPS2, TDG/IATA, Lawson Clinical Research SOPs
• Knowledge of hospital, clinic, and department procedures and policies
• Organization and time management skills, ability to prioritize and manage workflow in a fast-paced research environment
• Analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
• Motivation and self-direction to work independently and as an effective team member
• Capacity and willingness to learn new research methods and work routines quickly with flexibility in adapting and responding to new opportunities as they arise
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality of sponsors, protocols, other staff, and patients
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

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• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step) and COVID vaccine series.
• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable.

As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 3 months.