Research Coordinator

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Job Summary
Reporting to the Clinical Research Project Manager, the Research Coordinator will assist with the coordination and ongoing operation of research studies under the guidance of the Principal Investigator in the Centre for Applied Urological Research. This includes but is not limited to the preparation and submission of ethics documents, conducting procedures and observing and recording results, using independent judgement to adapt procedures as the need arises, interacting with students, recruitment and follow-up of research participants. The Research Coordinator works with hazardous materials, and equipment. Computers are utilized in data entry, processing, and presentation. The Research Coordinator ensures compliance with safety and ethical guidelines, liaises and communicates with other staff, labs, or outside agencies.
**Job Description**:
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Use scientific methods and principals, to prepare and conduct procedures and experiments, and observe and record results. Use judgement and personal initiative to adapt procedures as required to meet the needs of the project and to research on a fairly independent basis.
- Prepare, renew and answer compliance with biohazard protocols.
- Prepare and maintain lab for inspections including equipment calibration records.
- Provide safety training and orientation to all new personnel.
- Prepare results for presentation and publication. Conduct background research. May contribute to, co-author, or author scientific papers. Prepare verbal presentations and participate in lab meetings. Monitor databases for accuracy.
- General laboratory supervision, including enforcing all regulations and standards to ensure integrity of information, ethical guideline compliance, and safety. Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Ensure maintenance and security of laboratory space and equipment.
- Liaise with other staff, labs, and outside agencies in order to stay aware of developments and foster collaborative research efforts.
- Perform administrative duties such as preparing and submitting ethics forms, order supplies and equipment and maintain an inventory of supplies.
- Assist with the routine project activities, ensuring project deadlines are met, and provide timely updates to the project team.
- Schedule, recruit and follow-up with patients for the duration of the ethics approved research studies assigned to the applicant. This includes confirming that the requirements for enrolment are met, the eligibility criteria are all present and none of the exclusion criteria are present. Obtain informed consent from the participant.
- In studies that require study participant blood samples, may perform venipuncture to obtain the required samples and handle them for processing or distribution to the core or central lab, as required.
- Conduct participant follow-up as required including but not limited to: telephone and clinic interviews/assessments, case report form completion and data collection.
- Coordinate the requirements for the conduct of each trial assigned including but not limited to; ensuring protocols are followed, organization of meetings with stakeholders and participants, and coordination of multi-site research participation/study conduct.
- Communicate and work closely with the Clinical Research Project Manager for the conduct and close out of studies.
- Contribute to the preparation of reports, publications and other scholarly and knowledge translation activities.
- Undertake other duties or special projects as required in support of the unit.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- University degree in a health related field.
- Previous experience (3-5 years) in a clinical research environment.
- Ability to perform venipuncture or willing to become certified in phlebotomy considered an asset.
- Previous Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) and Health Canada Division 5 training.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and familiarity with encrypted data online capture systems.
- Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**SPECIAL SKILLS**:

- Technical proficiency in the use of complex lab equipment and skill in use of precise instruments. Appropriate handling of samples and specimens. Careful and critical observational skills.
- Ability to predict problems and alter procedures as required to minimize risks and prevent them from occurring where possible.
- Organizational, time manag