Research Coordinator (Non-clinical), General Surgery Research

About the Role

The Research Coordinator (Non-clinical) coordinates research projects within the General Surgery Research Collaborative, Nova Scotia Health. This coordination includes the administration of the study/clinical trial, care for the subjects participating in the study and the management of documents and data collected throughout the study period. We are looking for someone with experience in managing Health Canada regulated trials, randomized controlled trials, and prospective multi-center studies.

• Works with the PI and/or Research Manager to identify human and material resources required to fulfil protocols
• Coordinates one or more studies/clinical trials
• Is involved in the recruitment of study subjects
• Screens patient health records to identify potential study subjects
• Obtains informed consent with appropriate support from the PI
• Acts as a key point of contact for study subjects to answer questions or address problems and follows up as appropriate
• Updates hospital staff on study protocols
• Attends relevant team rounds and participates in research team meetings
• When appropriate, prepares for and assists monitors/sponsor representatives during visits by ensuring all required test results and documentation are available
• Monitors study expenditures
• Orders and ensures receipt of study supplies
• Confers with the PI and, where appropriate, sponsor representatives on study progress including compliance and interpretation of protocol
• Coordinates and monitors study timelines
• Assists to develop educational/promotional material for the study/department
• May provide guidance and support to research staff within the department by problem solving and troubleshooting
• As per the study protocol requirements, obtains and/or verifies medical and family history
• Arranges for diagnostic and clinical tests and procedures as per the study protocol
• Arranges and books appointments for study subjects, registers patients for study visits and liaises with clinic staff and/or pharmacy as required
• Supports the study subjects rights and well being
• Responds to study subject inquiries by phone and in person
• Reviews lab test results and reports abnormal findings (as identified by lab) to investigators, sponsor, and other physicians as required
• Administers questionnaires and educates patients as per study protocol and procedures
• Monitors study subjects for Adverse Events and/or Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and reports to investigators for review.
• Compiles and summarizes study data using database and/or spreadsheets, carries out basic descriptive statistics and analyses
• Reviews health records
• Maintains, archives and retrieves study data and documentation
• Where appropriate, is responsible for managing Case Report Forms, in conjunction with the PI, and ensuring their accuracy prior to forwarding to the sponsor for verification of protocol compliance
• Creates source documents in consultation with the PI where appropriate
• Responds to inquiries from other departments (e.g. lab shared services)

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Completion of a relevant bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Medical Terminology course preferred
• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) designation considered an asset
• Relevant clinical experience considered an asset, in surgical field preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet; basic statistics software considered an asset
• Knowledge of bookkeeping
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated research and analytical thinking skills
• Previous experience in a relevant field preferred
• Previous research experience in managing prospective clinical trials strongly preferred
• Skills and experience in promoting learning cultures that nurture equity, diversity and inclusivity with a focus on intersectional values, analysis, and actions, clinical humility, and the responsible use of power and privilege

Hours of Work

Long assignment, full-time position, 75 hours bi-weekly
Beginning June 1st, 2024 with an expected end date of May 31, 2025
This assignment may be renewed at the end of the contract, pending need

*Dates are subject to change

Compensation and Benefits

$26.92 - $30.29 hourly, to be determined based on qualifications and experience.