Clinical Research Coordinator

Please note: _Only Canadian Citizens, legal residents or residents with a legal work permit will be considered._

STATUS: This is a temporary full-time position

JOB START DATE: As soon as possible

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

LOCATION: BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE), Vancouver, BC

ORGANIZATION: The BC-CfE is a world-renowned HIV/AIDS research centre with an integrated group of research concentrations in Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Trials, Population Health and Epidemiology, Health Economics and Professional Education Programs. A multidisciplinary team of Health Economists, Epidemiologists, Clinical Researchers, Statisticians, Programmers, and Data Analysts work collaboratively within the research concentrations to improve the health of British Columbians with HIV through the development, ongoing monitoring and dissemination of comprehensive research and treatment programs for HIV and related diseases.

BENEFITS: Employee benefits include medical, dental, as well as accrued vacation and sick time.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assists Principal Investigator(s) and Research Scientist with regulatory and study activities, including liaising with researchers, hospital staff, and other stakeholders, and procuring space, equipment and study materials.
- Recruits, screens, enrolls and follows study participants; ensuring compliance with study protocols. Participates in randomization process and assignment study participants.
- Liaise with clinic staff and frontline staff to ensure coordination between research and patient-facing employees providing guidance on research flow and plans.
- Builds relationships and trust and supports the participants through complex study process and protocol. Conducts informed consent process.
- Records participant attendance and activity, conducts follow-up visits, administers questionnaires, and collects data from existing and former participants.
- Schedules interviews and staff conducting interviews, participates in ongoing interviewer training and interviewer supervision to support efforts to ensure data integrity.
- Supervises and/or mentors research staff (e.g., Research Assistants, Trainees, Peer Research Assistants) by performing duties such as providing guidance and direction on study protocols/processes (e.g., the interview process, questions, difficult participants, data entry), participating in the recruitment and selection, providing orientation and training, and providing feedback to the Principal Investigator.
- Supervises data collection process by overseeing data entry procedures and/or entering data into Electronic Data Capture System in accordance with specific study requirements. Manages discrepancies. Enters information in safety and risk monitoring modules.
- Assists PI with preparation of data files to evaluate the quality of the data and identify ways to validate data and enhance quality control of data.
- Performs administrative tasks associated with the day-to-day operations of research studies and projects including paying stipends to participants, keeping record of payment, maintaining study documentation (paper and electronic), etc.
- Conducts basic sample collection and/ or diagnostic testing on participants if required.
- Liaises with and assists community research partners, collaborators, and research participants around issues of study enrollment, study protocol procedures, study participation and study findings.
- Contributes to the design and creation of communications and public relations tools; coordinates meetings among community, staff, research teams, and support staff.
- Works closely with professionals in the community. Partakes in the creation of publicity to promote research and capacity-building, provide information to and between a wide range of organizations and groups.
- Supports, develops, and evaluates strategies that encourage community participation in research activities.
- Performs other related duties as required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
2.0QUALIFICATIONS

2.1Education, Training and Experience
- A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, or related field;
- Understanding of the academic research process acquired through both practical and/or academic experience.
- Minimum two years’ experience working in a complex research environment and clinical healthcare setting.
- Experience supervising research interviews and front-line research staff is an asset.
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) is an asset.
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS2) is an asset.

2.2Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated experience working with and for under-served populations and a dedication to improving health services
- The ideal applicant for this position has a natural ability to connect with people, communicate effectively, and be solutions-oriented
- Strong und