Research Coordinator
January 2 2025
Industries
Education, Training
Vancouver, BC • Part time
Staff - Non Union
To develop, design, and manage the research strategies within the Centre for Complex Disorders and manage a clinical research site located in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, BC; supervise research staff, screen and recruit specified population of subjects; build and maintain clinical databases; perform specialized clinical and neuropsychometric assessments.
Organizational Status
The Research Co-ordinator is the leader of the research team and reports to the Principal Investigator, interacts with pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, mental health teams, and other departments within the University and hospital. The Research Co-ordinator will supervise the activities of Research Assistants and students in the study.
Work Performed
- Designs and develops the data collection protocol for research projects.
- Works with the Principal Investigator to prepare grant applications and submissions to Ethics Committees
- Develops and manages clinical trial databases, performs initial analyses ensuring accuracy and integrity, and assesses appropriate hardware for the procedure.
- Develops an approved methodology to screen and recruit study volunteers on a continuing basis from the local community, determine criteria for subject selection, in consultation with the members of the group.
- Assigns research work to research technicians, schedules subjects for MRI scanning, and oversees collation, back up and banking of the imaging data.
- Delivers presentations for the purpose of recruitment to studies at the various mental health units in the lower mainland
- Trains and supervises research staff and provide training to co-investigators on details of clinical trial protocols
- Monitors staff cash floats for proper documentation and accountability; coordinates reconciliation of cash with the Administrator of the Centre in the event of staff resignation or termination from employment.
- Verify claims for reimbursement submitted by staff and personnel working on the project, making sure that claims match the participant s count as reflected in the claim for reimbursements.
- Prepare data summaries for publications and reports
- Administer specialized testing where required
- Perform other duties as assigned
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors in judgment or performance might result to inappropriate selection of patients for studies, patients leaving studies, and loss of valuable research projects because of delay. Any errors in assessments, collation of data, analysis or recommendation might result in an unreliable report, which can jeopardize the PI s decision in various phases of the study. Accuracy and attention to detail, professionalism and timeliness of reports is of utmost importance.
Supervision Received
Works flexible hours and will travel as needed. The Co-ordinator will work autonomously and will be responsible for the outcome of the project, will be working under the direct supervision of the Medical Director, and will consult with the Director from time to time as the need arises.
Supervision Given
Supervises and provides work direction and leadership to all the team members in the project, including 3-4 Research Technicians and a similar number of students.
Minimum Qualifications
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.Preferred degree in Psychology or another mental health related field (social work, nursing, occupational therapy)Minimum of two years experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience in a setting involving management of patient data and interacting with physicians and patients is preferred. - possesses an analytical mind
- result oriented
- superior interviewing skills and good clinical judgment.
- Ability to conduct research activities in an ethical manner and maintain confidentiality of study participants at all times.
- Ability to work independently
- enthusiastic and can effectively motivate and manage people in a team
Job Category
M&P - AAPSJob Profile
AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level AJob Title
Research CoordinatorDepartment
Honer Laboratory | Department of Psychiatry | Faculty of MedicineCompensation Range
$5,365.42 - $7,709.92 CAD MonthlyThe Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.
Posting End Date
January 9, 2025Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Dec 31, 2025This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Description SummaryTo develop, design, and manage the research strategies within the Centre for Complex Disorders and manage a clinical research site located in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, BC; supervise research staff, screen and recruit specified population of subjects; build and maintain clinical databases; perform specialized clinical and neuropsychometric assessments.
Organizational Status
The Research Co-ordinator is the leader of the research team and reports to the Principal Investigator, interacts with pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, mental health teams, and other departments within the University and hospital. The Research Co-ordinator will supervise the activities of Research Assistants and students in the study.
Work Performed
- Designs and develops the data collection protocol for research projects.
- Works with the Principal Investigator to prepare grant applications and submissions to Ethics Committees
- Develops and manages clinical trial databases, performs initial analyses ensuring accuracy and integrity, and assesses appropriate hardware for the procedure.
- Develops an approved methodology to screen and recruit study volunteers on a continuing basis from the local community, determine criteria for subject selection, in consultation with the members of the group.
- Assigns research work to research technicians, schedules subjects for MRI scanning, and oversees collation, back up and banking of the imaging data.
- Delivers presentations for the purpose of recruitment to studies at the various mental health units in the lower mainland
- Trains and supervises research staff and provide training to co-investigators on details of clinical trial protocols
- Monitors staff cash floats for proper documentation and accountability; coordinates reconciliation of cash with the Administrator of the Centre in the event of staff resignation or termination from employment.
- Verify claims for reimbursement submitted by staff and personnel working on the project, making sure that claims match the participant s count as reflected in the claim for reimbursements.
- Prepare data summaries for publications and reports
- Administer specialized testing where required
- Perform other duties as assigned
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors in judgment or performance might result to inappropriate selection of patients for studies, patients leaving studies, and loss of valuable research projects because of delay. Any errors in assessments, collation of data, analysis or recommendation might result in an unreliable report, which can jeopardize the PI s decision in various phases of the study. Accuracy and attention to detail, professionalism and timeliness of reports is of utmost importance.
Supervision Received
Works flexible hours and will travel as needed. The Co-ordinator will work autonomously and will be responsible for the outcome of the project, will be working under the direct supervision of the Medical Director, and will consult with the Director from time to time as the need arises.
Supervision Given
Supervises and provides work direction and leadership to all the team members in the project, including 3-4 Research Technicians and a similar number of students.
Minimum Qualifications
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.Preferred degree in Psychology or another mental health related field (social work, nursing, occupational therapy)Minimum of two years experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience in a setting involving management of patient data and interacting with physicians and patients is preferred. - possesses an analytical mind
- result oriented
- superior interviewing skills and good clinical judgment.
- Ability to conduct research activities in an ethical manner and maintain confidentiality of study participants at all times.
- Ability to work independently
- enthusiastic and can effectively motivate and manage people in a team
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