Research Coordinator in Healthy Aging

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3

Job Title

Research Coordinator in Healthy Aging

Department

Liu-Ambrose Laboratory | Department of Physical Therapy | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$3,982.67 - $4,703.83 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

February 23, 2023

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Aug 31, 2023

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

This will involve developing systems and procedures that will ensure optimum usage of both the Department and Centre’s resources and in decision-making situations involving the coordination of research activities.

Organizational Status

The coordinator will be working under the direct supervision of Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose and will report to Dr. Liu-Ambrose on a daily basis.

Work Performed

Duties below are all under the supervision of Teresa Liu-Ambrose
- Act as the contact person for the AMC Lab and address all queries made to the AMC Lab
- Coordinates randomized controlled trials and cohort studies with efficiency and quality, including development of Standard of Procedures (SOPs). Key responsibilities include:

- Ensuring adherence to protocols. This includes the completion of scheduled observations and checklist, documenting any deviations, and reporting them back to the Director.
- Monitor all adverse events reported in the different studies, document them, and have them reviewed by each study’s data and safety monitoring committees.
- Create and manage confidential data research files; will be responsible for accuracy/validity of data entered as well as proper storage of physical files
- Prepare (cleaning, quality checks, organization) data ready for statistical analyses and publication
- Oversees day to day budget use and invoice payments; maximize use of resources and ensures expenditures adhere to institutional guidelines
- Assist with pcard reconciliations
- Coordinates time lines on deadline driven research projects and ensure they are met
- Coordinates training & project teams for specific projects
- Recruit eligible older adults with diverse chronic conditions and comorbidities for studies related to the promotion of healthy aging. This includes giving information sessions in the Greater Vancouver community
- Data collection for various research projects, and acquire new skills to facilitate data collection
- Liaises with research participants to develop and maintain relationships
- Liaises with community partners and organizations to develop and maintain relationships for the purpose of participant recruitment and knowledge translation
- Creating and managing analytical data research files using specialized programs
- Responsible for data integrity, daily storage, and use among research team members
- Archiving of databases as well as archiving hard copies of consent forms and data files
- Interviews on behalf of the AMC research program for student volunteers and other personnel and provides recommendations to Professor Liu-Ambrose
- Supervises and trains other Research Assistants and maintain positive relationships
- Supervises collection of data & measurement team to ensure data quality
- Supervises and trains volunteers, part time, and contractual research staff for specific tasks
- Contribute to the monitoring and tracking the performance of staff and volunteers, and provides recommendations to Professor Liu-Ambrose when requested
- Assures lab safety & ensures safety procedures are followed
- Perform literature searches and synthesis on specific topics when requested
- Assists administrative tasks associated with grant submissions, including acquisition of institutional signatures, CV preparation, (institutional, NIH, Canadian Common CV, etc.), securing letters of support, as well as ongoing communication with co-investigators
- Develops brochures and materials required for research, including seminars and conferences
- Promotes the AMC Lab by maintaining and updating website and social media accounts, as well as organizing public talks
- Increase AMC Lab’s collaborations by organizing research symposiums when requested by Professor Liu-Ambrose
- Will onboard new members to the Lab and ensure all training and certificates are acquired
- Performs other related duties as assigned

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Inappropriate judgement and noncompliance to standard protoc



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