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-- Clinical Research Coordinator --
BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
Epidemiology & Population Health

Please note: Only Canadian Citizens, legal residents or residents with a legal work permit will be considered.

STATUS: This is a temporary full-time position

JOB START DATE: As soon as possible

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

LOCATION: BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE), Vancouver, BC

JOB: Reporting to the Senior Research Scientist, the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) assists the Viral Hepatitis research group in the planning, implementation, and conduct of local and provincial clinical research studies focused on Hepatitis C and other related conditions. The CRC acts as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff and the operational liaison for hospital staff, other research organizations, funding agencies and regulating bodies. The CRC may support and coordinate multiple clinical research studies and study participant activities including recruiting, screening, enrolling and following study participants, ensuring compliance with study protocols, and supporting the participants through the study process. Supervises data collection activities ensuring that data is submitted on a timely basis, source documentation is accurate and complete, and that all ethical and regulatory requirements are met. Assists in development the Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs), write ethics application, and prepares and submits reports to external bodies. The CRC supports the Research Scientist with the supervision, and training of personnel conducting interviews and other research staff. The CRC schedules interviews, participates in interviews, and develops data collection tools. They also contribute to communication strategies to recruit participants and liaises with community partners to build awareness and partnerships as required.

ORGANIZATION: The BC-CfE is a world-renowned HIV/AIDS research centre with an integrated group of research concentrations in Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Trials, Population Health and Epidemiology, Health Economics and Professional Education Programs. A multidisciplinary team of Health Economists, Epidemiologists, Clinical Researchers, Statisticians, Programmers, and Data Analysts work collaboratively within the research concentrations to improve the health of British Columbians with HIV through the development, ongoing monitoring and dissemination of comprehensive research and treatment programs for HIV and related diseases.

BENEFITS: Employee benefits include medical, dental, as well as accrued vacation and sick time.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists Principal Investigator(s) and Research Scientist with regulatory and study activities, including liaising with researchers, hospital staff, and other stakeholders, and procuring space, equipment and study materials.
Assists with research proposal and protocol development and implementation. Ensures adherence to appropriate procedures and practices for patient consent and ethical review in studies by following good clinical practice (GCP); including standard operating procedures (SOP) development, REB applications and meeting Health Canada regulatory and industry sponsor requirements.
Recruits, screens, enrolls and follows study participants; ensuring compliance with study protocols. Participates in randomization process and assignment study participants.
Liaise with clinic staff and frontline staff to ensure coordination between research and patient-facing employees providing guidance on research flow and plans.
Builds relationships and trust and supports the participants through complex study process and protocol. Conducts informed consent process.
Records participant attendance and activity, conducts follow-up visits, administers questionnaires, and collects data from existing and former participants.
Schedules interviews and staff conducting interviews, participates in ongoing interviewer training and interviewer supervision to support efforts to ensure data integrity.
Supervises and/or mentors research staff (e.g., Research Assistants, Trainees, Peer Research Assistants) by performing duties such as providing guidance and direction on study protocols/processes (e.g., the interview process, questions, difficult participants, data entry), participating in the recruitment and selection, providing orientation and training, and providing feedback to the Principal Investigator.
Supervises data collection process by overseeing data entry procedures and/or entering data into Electronic Data Capture System in accordance with specific study requirements. Manages discrepancies. Enters information in safety and risk monitoring modules.
Assists PI with preparation of data files to evaluate the quality of the data and identify ways to validate data and enhance quality control of data.
Performs administrative tasks associated with the day-to-day operations of research studies and projects including paying stipends to participants, keeping record of payment, maintaining study documentation (paper and electronic), etc.
Conducts basic sample collection and/ or diagnostic testing on participants if required.
Liaises with and assists community research partners, collaborators, and research participants around issues of study enrollment, study protocol procedures, study participation and study findings.
Contributes to the design and creation of communications and public relations tools; coordinates meetings among community, staff, research teams, and support staff.
Works closely with professionals in the community. Partakes in the creation of publicity to promote research and capacity-building, provide information to and between a wide range of organizations and groups.
Supports, develops, and evaluates strategies that encourage community participation in research activities.
Performs other related duties as required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

2.0QUALIFICATIONS

2.1Education, Training and Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, or related field;
Understanding of the academic research process acquired through both practical and/or academic experience.
Minimum two years’ experience working in a complex research environment and clinical healthcare setting.
Experience supervising research interviews and front-line research staff is an asset.
Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) is an asset.
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS2) is an asset.

2.2Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated experience working with and for under-served populations and a dedication to improving health services
The ideal applicant for this position has a natural ability to connect with people, communicate effectively, and be solutions-oriented
Strong understanding of epidemiologic and health research principles
Confidence in interpreting clinical and epidemiologic data
Knowledge and/or experience working in addiction, public health, health services, HIV and/or hepatitis is an asset
Knowledge and skill in recruiting and screening potential study participants
Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, and manage research projects and/or grant-based programs, and supervise data collection activities
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload, handle multiple assignments effectively and meet deadlines
Experience in preparing documents, reports, and communication materials
Excellent project organization, implementation, and networking skills
Outstanding intrapersonal and written communication skills
Demonstrated computer literacy with Microsoft Office suite and database management skills
Strong analytical and planning skills.

Please include in your letter of submission:

Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter detailing experience and interests

CONTACT: Human Resources Coordinator; careers@bccfe.ca

APPLICATION DEADLINE: until position is filled

Status

This is a temporary full-time position

Deadline

UNTIL FILLED

Career excerpt

Reporting to the Senior Research Scientist, the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) assists the Viral Hepatitis research group in the planning, implementation, and conduct of local and provincial clinical research studies focused on Hepatitis C and other related conditions. The CRC acts as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff and the operational liaison for hospital staff, other research organizations, funding agencies and regulating bodies.

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-- Clinical Research Coordinator --
BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
Epidemiology & Population Health

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