Research Coordinator III (RN) – IMHR (TPT 0.5 FTE)

Job title: Research Coordinator III (RN) – IMHR (TPT 0.5 FTE)

Job description: Position Description:

Position Title:Research Coordinator III

Temporary Part-Time (0.5 FTE) Days

Contract End Date: December 31, 2021

Immediate Supervisor:Dr. Pierre Blier, Mood Disorders Research Unit Director

Reporting Supervisor:Director, Clinical Research Administration, IMHR

Summary of Responsibilities:

Research Coordinators facilitate the conduct of clinical research involving human participants under the general direction of Researchers and Research Associates. Research Coordinators will typically coordinate and manage the day-to-day operations of a number of smaller research projects or at least one large, multi-centre research project. The Research Coordinator may have supervisory responsibilities for other research staff.

Major Responsibilities: * Research Coordination (49%):

• Acts as a highly experienced resource for clinical research team members.
• Identifies problems using assessment skills, reports any abnormalities to Investigator and suggests potential solutions.
• Provides clinical support of research participants in accordance with International Conference on Harmonization / Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) guidelines, regulated health professional practices and the research protocol.
• Identifies, analyzes and interprets research participant and/or clinical research information and uses professional risk assessment judgment and decision making skills to respond appropriately and proactively to issues/problems that may arise.
• Ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities.
• Prepares and implements research protocol specific clinical research operating policies and procedures.
• Liaises with, research team members, Research Ethics Board staff, Institute grants, contracts and finance staff, study sponsors and/or regulatory bodies.
• Completes regulatory documentation as required, including research ethics and Health Canada applications, etc.
• Addresses requirements for reporting, and maintaining compliance of on-going research projects, with Principal Investigator.
• Plans, drafts, implements and coordinates all aspects of data collection/interview instruments and source documentation (including consent forms) as per relevant research policies and guidelines.
• Recruits, instructs and coordinates research participant activities, as appropriate to specific study objectives.
• Able to conduct clinical assessments/interviews (e.g. MINI, cognitive testing), as required by research protocols and within scope of practice.
• For assigned projects, acts as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff and as the principal operational liaison for other research organizations, funding agencies, monitoring/auditing parties and regulating bodies.
• Able to perform and/or train in the collection, processing and coordination of data, samples and/or specimens for research projects, including packaging and shipping of specimens as required.
• Assists with monitoring the progress of research activities (including the preparation of reports) as required by investigators, administrators, funding agencies, regulatory bodies and/or internal quality assurance representatives.
• Responsible for procurement of equipment and supplies.
• Independently responds to research project specific correspondence, including telephone and email inquiries, as required.
• Organizes and facilitate meetings associated with research activities, as required.

• Nursing Responsibilities, as required by research protocols (49%):

• Performs venipuncture and vital signs collection and assessment, as required by research protocols.
• Performs insertion of IVs, as required by research protocols.
• Able to perform ECGs, as required by research protocols.
• Administers oxygen therapy, as required by research protocols.
• Prepares, dispenses and administers medications (e.g. oral, sublingual, IV, etc.), as required by research protocols.
• Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in research participants’ conditions.

• Grant cost centres and other financial activities (2%):

• Assists researcher(s) and staff members in developing budgets and budget justifications consistent with grantor/contractor eligibility requirements and IMHR policies; liaises with IMHR Administration as necessary.

• Other

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Nursing degree or diploma and a valid Ontario RN or RPN license required.
• One (1) to two (2) years minimum of relevant experience in a mental health environment required.
• Bilingual (French and English) is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to communicate and interact competently and professionally at all levels within a broad, complex clinical research environment.
• Previous experience in clinical research including participant recruitment and data collection.
• Strong working knowledge of ICH-GCP and relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines applicable to the clinical research field.
• Knowledge of adverse medical event investigation, analysis and reporting procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of medical and research terminology.
• Ability to develop and implement clinical research plans and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and on several projects concurrently.
• Self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments.
• Meticulous, detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Additional Information:

• The Royal is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community. We welcome applications from Black individuals and Persons of Colour, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas within our community. The Royal is committed to fair assessment of a candidate’s abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required.

Date Required: ASAP

• All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicates that they meet the required qulaifications.
• Please apply directly to this internal posting at:

on or before June 2nd, 2021 * IMHR sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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