Research Coordinator I - Clinical Research Support Services - LHSCRI

Posting Period

Open:           November 19, 2024

Deadline:      December 3, 2024

Non-Union

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Support Services (CRSS) team at London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) provides industry-leading expertise and state-of-the-art clinical facilities at LHSC's Victoria and University hospitals. The team supports investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical trials. As a fee-for-service program, researchers can select from a range of services, choosing to contract some or all of the necessary support to successfully conduct their studies.

Services are provided at the researcher?s location (including St. Joseph?s Health Care London locations), University Hospital or Victoria Hospital.?

As a member of the Clinical Research Services team, the Research Coordinator will collaborate with Investigators to support the coordination of a wide range of studies from patient based randomized controlled trials to retrospective chart reviews and basic science studies. Study support is provided collaboratively in a team environment with both independent work and shared projects. 

Rate of Pay:  $32.66 - $40.83         

Temporary Casual - one year renewable contract

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. 

RESPONSIBLITIES AND ACCOUNTABITIES 

• Administrative duties related to study start up activities and the ongoing administrative maintenance of various clinical trials
• Study participant screening, obtaining informed consent and enrolling patients into clinical trials
• Scheduling of follow up visits, data entry, data query resolution 
• Coordinating and conducting study related procedures, interventions and assessments
• Clinical Data Extraction using Powerchart 
• Data entry into REDCap data base  
• Regular progress reporting to Research Services Manager, Principle Investigators and Study stakeholders 
• Laboratory Support including biospecimen collection, Phlebotomy, sample processing and shipping  

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences or related field of study, equivalent education and experience will be considered
• Minimum of two years recent clinical research experience, preferably in an academic teaching environment 
• Experience with screening patients for randomized trials 
• Experience with REDCap and other electronic data capture formats
• Ability to prioritize workload with attention to detail
• Phlebotomy skills and Transportation of Dangerous Goods/ International Air Transport (TDG/IATA) are essential 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Designation in SOCRA, ACRP an asset
• Diploma or Certificate in Clinical Trials Management is an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of current regulations and guidelines for conducting clinical trials 
• Knowledge of local REB requirements and Lawson Research Management system is an asset 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with study participants, health care professionals and team members
• Strong interest in working collectively with other in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, execute and manage several research studies
• Demonstrated organization skills and high level of professional accountability. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca . 

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. 

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months. 

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee?s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process. 

Immunization Requirements:  
 

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to: 

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;  

• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);  

• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health?s current definition of being fully vaccinated  

• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements