Coordinator, Clinical Research

Fraser Health; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health in Abbotsford, BC, is seeking a Temporary Full Time Coordinator in Clinical Research. The role involves coordinating and overseeing clinical trials, managing data collection and regulatory submissions, and supervising research volunteers at Abbotsford Regional Hospital with travel to other Fraser Health sites as needed.

You will recruit study participants, ensure compliance with REB approvals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in a health-related science with three years of related clinical research experience.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of research methodology and processes.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple research projects and work independently or in teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, conducts and oversees clinical trials and related research activities for Fraser Health.
• Assists in development and evaluation plan design and research protocols.
• Leads participant recruitment, informed consent, and data collection.
• Manages data collection, documentation, regulatory submissions and ethics applications.
• Monitors study progress, timelines and safety reporting in accordance with regulations.
• Supervises research staff and volunteers and facilitates communication across sites.

Skills

Project management

Research methodology

Technical proficiency

Oral and written communication

Multiple research projects

Organizational skills

Independent and team work

Health care knowledge

PC/software skills

Physical ability

Operate equipment

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in health-related science

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $35.36 - $50.83 / hour

Job Summary

We are hiring aTemporary Full TimeCoordinator in Clinical Researchto join our team inAbbotsford, B.C.

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

A career with Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding health care environment.

This role is primarily located at Abbotsford Regional Hospital (ARH), with occasional travel to other Fraser Health sites. In addition to program coordination responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to supervise clinical research volunteers, build meaningful relationships and networks across the hospital, and support the advancement of research initiatives by presenting to staff and stakeholders interested in research activities.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

Important to know

• Confirm you are legally entitled to work in Canada

Detailed Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

The Coordinator, Clinical Research coordinates, conducts, and oversees clinical trials and research activities for Fraser Health (FH). Supports and facilitates the planning, communication, and implementation of clinical trials and clinical related research projects. Responsible for the recruitment of study participants and the data collection, management, maintenance, and documentation for each clinical study. Supervises and monitors study subject progress and follow-up. Ensures compliance and timelines are maintained. This position requires travel to various sites across Fraser Health to support research activities and collaborate with site teams.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinates and conducts clinical trials and clinical related research activities for FH.
2. Provides assistance to the Leader in the development and design of evaluation processes and procedures and research protocols.
3. Provides assistance in the formulation of communication plan and public awareness strategies to proactively communicate and ensure greater public awareness and support for research activities across FH.
4. Assists the Leader in the design and implementation of research protocol, with the cooperation of the study sponsor.
5. Recruits study participants by identifying and screening potential subjects and obtaining informed consent.
6. Coordinates patient visit schedules as per study protocol. Executes all aspects of study visit such as assessing adverse effects, monitoring safety, medications, questionnaires, and sample collection. Reports any adverse events per protocol or regulatory requirements.
7. Coordinates and implements all aspects of data collection and source documentation for each study. Ensures study related administrative tasks and correspondence are completed such as the preparation and collection of study and required regulatory documents. Prepares and submits applications for ethical review to the FH Research Ethics Board (REB) and other REB's, as required, and ensures that all applicable approvals for conducting research in FH and other sites are obtained.
8. Supervises and monitors study subject progress and follow-up. Ensures compliance is maintained.
9. Maintains, monitors, calculates, processes, and summarizes financial data, records, and information for projects.
10. Provides direction and leadership to research related staff, including the supervision of students and volunteers, within the scope of the projects, as appropriate.
11. Facilitates ongoing communication among researchers within FH and other health authorities including engaging with FH researchers about potential studies.
12. Assists with the feasibility assessment and study start-up, which may include preparation of grant applications for new research initiatives and ensure that FH pre-award and post-award requirements are maintained.
13. Assists with tracking the progress of research activities against planned timelines and milestones using the Clinical Trial Management System software.
14. Maintains an awareness of new developments and trends through literature reviews, contact with peers at other organizations, and attendance at seminars, workshops, and education programs, as appropriate.

Qualifications

Baccalaureate Degree in a health related science plus three (3) years recent related experience in clinical research or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Current Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License and unrestricted access to a personal vehicle for business related purposes.

• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Knowledge of research methodology and process.
• Demonstrated technical expertise and scientific judgement.
• Effectiveoral and written communications skills.
• Ability to manage multiple research projects.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in health care.
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer (PC) and applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.