Temporary - Research Coordinator I - Oncology - London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute

Posting Period

Open:           July 25, 2025

Deadline:      July 31, 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 Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre fosters an exciting and dynamic research program, integrating basic science research, medical physics, imaging, medical oncology, radiation oncology and surgical oncology. Members of the Department of Radiation Oncology are seeking a temporary full-time Research Coordinator 1, to coordinate and accelerate the design, funding, and accrual of academic, investigator-initiated radiation oncology clinical trials. 

What your duties may include: 

• Assisting in protocol development for investigator-initiated trials, working in close collaboration with principal investigators, a biostatistician, and other research staff

• Coordinating and supporting the writing of applications for funding grants (both internal and external)

• Assists in developing timelines and resource requirements for study budgets; responsible for implementing and maintaining the study budget

• Communicates with multiple sites for multi-center and/or PIs and Research team for study start up, study adherence, data completion and proactively follows up to resolve inconsistencies or missing information 

• Provides training, direction and supervision to research staff and students as assigned

• Creating and updating a dashboard of radiation-oncology associated trials, showing progress from protocol drafting through activation and enrollment

• Assisting in administration of a collaborative Canadian academic clinical trials group in lung cancer (www.capriclinicaltrials.com)

• Assisting in management of an online radiation oncology contouring course (www.arcbootcamp.com)

Rate of Pay:          $32.66 - $40.83

Hours of Work:     Up to 37.5 hours per 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

• Two years of recent experience conducting clinical research studies, industry sponsored and/or investigator-initiated studies

• Bachelor?s degree in relevant field of study, equivalent education and experience will be considered

• Certificate or diploma in Clinical Trials Management, an asset

• Knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (ICH Good Clinical Practice, Health Canada and FDA regulations)

• Experience with research study initiation

• Experience with Research Ethics submissions and amendments

• Knowledge of related field of work being studied (an asset)

• Ability to work independently 

• Flexible and adaptable to a changing work environment

• Problem solving and critical thinking skills

• Communication skills; both written and verbal 

• Interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with patients, health care professionals, research staff and external stakeholders

• Organizational, planning skills 

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines

• 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

Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume! 

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. 

Work/Study Permit

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 must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC.