Research Coordinator I - Paediatric Emergency (2 Positions) - London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute

Posting Period

Open:            December 06, 2024

Deadline:      December 20, 2024

Non-Union

Job Summary

The successful candidate will work under the direction of Dr. Naveen Poonai in the role of Research Coordinator. The position will assist the department of Paediatric Emergency with investigator sponsored clinical research trials. 

Responsibilities: 

• Study participant screening, obtaining informed consent and enrolling patients into clinical trials
• Coordinating and conducting study related procedures, interventions and assessments
• Research study drug administration (oral, intranasal or IV)
• Reviewing adverse events with Principle Investigators
• Coordinating patient follow-up visits, assessments and tests
• Data collection and date entry into REDCap
• Other duties as assigned

Rate of Pay:          To commensurate with experience 

Hours of Work:     15 hours per week

Duration:               1 year renewable

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 a bachelor's degree or diploma in a health regulated profession
• Minimum 1 year recent related experience in a similar role; preferably in a research environment 
• Include any computer skills or program knowledge required and level of proficiency 
• Include soft skills required, i.e. interpersonal, communication, organizational time management, attention to detail, prioritization, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
• Current GCP Certificate, knowledge of TCPS2, Health Canada Division 5 Training, TDA/IATA, Lawson CORE SOPs 
• Familiar with Health Canada and Food and Drug regulations and knowledge of ICH guidelines
• Ability to interact with paediatric patients and perform all study related procedures for various study protocols
• Ability to manage numerous clinical trials simultaneously
• Demonstrated familiarity with Microsoft programs such as Excel and Outlook etc. 
• Experience with Cerner, PowerChart, & RedCAP software programs an asset
• Attention to detail particularly when following study protocols, developing data measures and resolving data anomalies
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• 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 an internal reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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 

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.