Job Description

Posting Period

Open: April 21, 2023 Deadline: May 7, 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 Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is required to coordinate local and multicentre clinical research projects including observational and quality improvement studies and clinical trials for one or more Principal Investigators. This involves complete project management of the study, including research ethics board submission, Health Canada clinical trials application, data sharing agreements, participant enrolment, database management, credentialing, training, monitoring reports, and supervision of study personnel. Responsibilities:

• Administration and oversight of research study from design conceptualization to REB close out
• Assist Research Assistants with participant recruitment or data abstraction
• Creation and maintenance of case report forms, study procedure manuals, and letters of consent
• Communication with participants in studies that require follow-up
• Education and training of Nurses, Research Assistants, and Physicians as it pertains to given studies
• Data management including chart abstraction, data collection, coding, and database administration
• Assist in grant writing process including literature searches, signatures, and letters of support, etc.
• Management of financial research accounts
• Management of study-specific health sciences research ethics board (REB) requirements including application, amendments, continuing ethics review, and data safety monitoring board
• Oversight of Health Canada clinical trials application (CTA), investigational technology application (ITA), and industry requirements for interventional studies
• Ensure completion and maintenance of Lawson training requirements for clinical research including Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCP)
• Credentialing, training, and supervision of Research Assistants
• Attendance at monthly Division of Paediatric Emergency Medicine research rounds and Pediatric Departmental meetings
• Coordination of study-specific teleconferences
• Perform work in accordance with LHSC/Western University\xe2\x80\x99s corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety, Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans, and the Province of Ontario\xe2\x80\x99s Personal Health Information Protection Act

Rate of Pay: To commensurate with experience Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week Duration: 1 year with possiblity of renewal

Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s level degree in health research methodology, health science, or related field
• Certificate in clinical research (clinical trials certificate/diploma, Society of Clinical Research Associates, Association of Clinical Research Professionals) preferred
• Experience with Health Canada CTA, GCPs, SOP, TCP, and research ethics
• Minimum three years of experience in clinical research
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel , and REDCap
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills
• 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

Immunization Requirements:

• 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.