Research Coordinator I

**Posting Period**:
Open: June 20, 2025

Deadline: June 30, 2025
- Non-Union

**Job Summary**:
At London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI), our teams pioneer discoveries that transform the health of adult and paediatric patients around the world. As the research institute of London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), we conduct research where patient care is delivered, working alongside patients, families, health-care providers and academic partners like Western University. We are leaders in advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and health conditions through a diverse research program that ranges from laboratory-based science to clinical trials. Our research has a global impact as we build on LHSC's 150-year legacy of health innovation and drive forward medical breakthroughs that make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.
- The successful applicant will be a Research Coordinator 1 for a busy growing paediatric gastroenterology research program. The RC1 will work closely with the principal investigators to oversee and coordinate the clinical research program's day to day activities. The position will be responsible for all aspects of coordinating assigned study duties. Clinical research responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist with Research Ethics Board submissions and correspondence, maintenance of essential study documents and study files. The applicant will be responsible for coordination of the assigned studies including participant visits, protocol assessments, questionnaire collection, lab processing, communications with the sponsor/lead sites, external stakeholders and study monitors, scheduling visits with multiple departments within LHSC as well as with participants and their families. This is a busy program with rapidly changing deadlines. The successful applicant must demonstrate excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills, while being able to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously with a heavy workload, as well as possess the flexibility to adjust to scheduling and deadline changes.

**Rate of Pay**:**$32.66 - $40.83

**Hours of Work**: 37.5 hours/week

**Duration**:**12 month contract with the possibility of extension

**Teaching, Learning and Research**

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

**Qualifications**:

- Successful completion of a degree in Health Sciences or other related field required
- Minimum 1 year clinical research experience
- Experience in clinical research start up, and implementation required
- Experience with research ethics submissions and communications required
- Working knowledge of Human Research Ethics, Tri-council policy, Good Clinical Practices, Health Canada and FDA regulations and processes an asset
- Strong problem-solving skills, flexibility to changing work priorities
- Certification in GCP, TCPS2, Lawson SOPs and IATA an asset
- Experience with REDCap preferred
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Proficient time management skills, ability to meet tight deadlines
- Responsible and self-motivated with the ability to take initiative in an environment with limited supervision
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments in a timely manner
- Available to work a flexible schedule
- Ability to attend work on a regular basis
- Proficient in Word and Excel
- Experience with SPSS, IWRS/IVRS and powerchart an asset
- Experience with manuscript preparation preferred
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

**Work/Study Permit**

**Immunization Requirements**:
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC