Research Coordinator - Nephrology Research Unit

• Assist with various administrative tasks associated with the day-to-day lab activities and research studies. (i.e. participant recruitment, data collection, bio specimen collection, coordination of various aspects of research studies)

• In collaboration with the Research Manager, prepares, submits, and maintains Research Ethics Board (REB) applications both internally as well as submissions to external organizations (if applicable), tracks ethics approvals, and completes renewals/amendments as needed

• Develop study-related documents, including informed consent, case report forms, and questionnaires or surveys as per institutional requirements
• Assist with the transition from paper to web-based, electronic database
• Plan and coordinate the initiation of research study protocols for new sites
• Generate progress and summary reports for the Principal Investigator
• Collaborate with team members to draft presentations, reports, budgets, proposals, publications
• As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.
• The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.
• Develop and monitor timelines for study.
• Provide information and documentation for potential protocol patients (consents, patient eligibility items, required pre-study testing, and roadmaps).
• Confirm eligibility of patient and register patients.
• Initiate and maintain a research chart that will include original consent, patient protocol documentation, general correspondence, and case report forms.
• Organize the procurement of biologic specimens, tests and follow-up on reports.
• Monitor serious adverse events or reactions, and report immediately to Principal Investigator. Follow-up on adverse events according to WCH and Study Sponsor' Policy. This includes filing reports with internal (REB), and external regulatory bodies' notification of collaborators, and/or patients.
• Perform patient interviews, assessments as required by study protocols.
• Provide feedback to patients/healthcare team and arrange clinical follow-up as required.
• Organize materials to facilitate protocol adherence, including study binders and checklists of eligibility.
• Consult with Pharmacy regarding medication and dispensing.

• Undergraduate degree with a focus on Public Health, Health Sciences, and/or other related field
• Minimum 3 years of related experience in a research or academic environment, clinical trials specifically
• 3 years of clinical research experience
• Experience working in clinical trials
• Computer competency including familiarity with databases (REDCap, MS Access), EndNote, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Publisher
• Knowledge of planning and management processes for research (e.g., experience with the ethics approval process, federal granting agency guidelines, etc.)
• Excellent analytical skills as demonstrated by preparation of manuscripts, grant submissions, study proposals and materials
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, discretion and tact
• Strong time management skills as well as experience prioritizing and working in a dynamic environment
• Must be willing to travel to various study subsites within Ontario
• Professional behavior and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

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