Research Coordinator, Cooper Lab

Staff - Non Union
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3
Job Title
Research Coordinator, Cooper Lab
Department
Cooper Laboratory | Department of Orthopaedics | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$4,567.04 - $5,385.67 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
October 9, 2024
**Note**: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Oct 14, 2025
This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.
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Job Summary
The Research Coordinator is responsible for supporting research initiatives for the Cooper Lab at the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute. Responsibilities will include research project administration, grant administration and facilitation, supporting research operations, coordinating knowledge translation and outreach activities, research ethics and regulatory administration, and finance administration.
Organizational Status
The UBC Department of Orthopaedics has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, research and patient care. Our mission is to create knowledge, advance learning, and improve musculoskeletal health for the community at the provincial, national, and international levels. The Department consists of seven clinical divisions and a division of orthopaedic research, and is comprised of 200+ academic and clinical faculty who choose to contribute large blocks of their time to advance knowledge in the areas of clinical orthopaedics, musculoskeletal science as well as applied biomedical engineering and related basic science areas. This focus allows the Department to be at the forefront of exciting new developments in the areas of mínimally invasive joint replacement, improved bone healing, advanced techniques in spinal surgery, innovative arthroscopic techniques, and improved biomaterials and implants.
Cooper Lab multidisciplinary clinical research program which works to create and catalyze efforts to improve the quality of life of children with limb differences. Pediatric limb differences represent a wide spectrum of devastating conditions affecting children. Cooper lab strives to provide these children with the best possible treatment and care based on the up-to-date research in this field, promote pediatric orthopedic health both in-province, and in a global-health context. Work centers around prospective, longitudinal registries focusing on pediatric limb differences, measurement of quality of life, the development and implementation of patient reported outcome measures in clinical practice, quality improvement projects to improve the quality and safety of healthcare delivery and innovative methods in pediatric surgery to eliminate intra-operative uncertainty. A primary area of focus is to continue expanding the program to provide opportunities for equal access to care for patients with limb differences and equal access to research and education for health care professionals around the world. This team is supported by the UBC Department of Orthopedics, which has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, research and patient care.
The incumbent reports to the Principal Investigator and the senior research staff and has working relationship with other clinicians, faculty, staff and students within the lab and department.
Work Performed
Coordinates the preparation and submission of research related regulatory documents (ethics, permits, etc.).
Coordinates and facilitates patient recruitment, as well as data collection, management, and reporting.
Supports systems administration (including registry user access) and basic systems development and sustainment (including survey requirements, development, and testing).
Supports research project administration by assisting with recruitment, facilitating onboarding, and supporting collaborating sites.
Maintains research agreements and key relationship information, as well as coordinating project updates to various participants and stakeholders.
Facilitates and supports recruitment, training, and supervision of student and other team members.
Researches and determines the applicability of new technology and systems related to research being done.
Facilitates project communication, tracking and updates among lab and project teams. Actively supports social media initiatives of the Lab and related programs.
Manages shared team resources such as team calendars, activity trackers, file repositories, etc.
Assists with preparing and submitting manuscripts for publication