Coordinator - Ethics Board

Queen's University; Kingston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking an Ethics Coordinator to facilitate the review and submission process for ethics applications. This role requires overseeing compliance with regulations, coordinating Board meetings, and advising researchers on procedures. Ideal candidates should possess a four-year degree and significant clinical research experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in social sciences or health sciences preferred.
• More than 3 years and up to 5 years of experience, preferably in clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Expedites review process and coordinates Ethics Board activities.
• Conducts delegated reviews of ethics applications and ensures compliance with guidelines.
• Contacts researchers to resolve issues and requests revisions.

Skills

Familiarity with medical terminology

Knowledge of relevant laws

Education

Four-Year Bachelor Degree

Job description

A Brief OverviewThis position expedites the review process and coordinates Ethics Board activities to ensure that reviews are completed in an effective and efficient manner. This position ensures ethics submissions comply with university and other regulatory guidelines on ethics clearance. This position also facilitates the submission process by advising researchers on the appropriate procedures and requirements.

What you will do

• • Receives submissions for ethics review.

• • Determines the level of review required by the Ethics Board based on the level of risk to human participants and study design.

• • Reviews submissions going through delegated review to flag potential complications, such as language issues, confidentiality concerns, compliance issues, etc.

• • Contacts faculty, other researchers, or research coordinators to resolve issues and requests revisions prior to final review by the Chair or delegate.

• • Conducts delegated review of specified minimal risk ethics applications, as per established standard operating procedures.

• • Reviews serious adverse event reports to ensure adequate information is received.

• • Coordinates monthly Board meetings.

• • Plans, organizes, and directs the Board annual educational retreat.
  • Distributes items of perceived high risk or urgency for review.

• • Revises and drafts policies and guidelines.

• Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.

Required Education

• • Four-Year Bachelor Degree or equivalent.
    • in social sciences preferred. or

• • in health sciences preferred.

Required Experience

• • More than 3 years and up to and including 5 years of experience.
    • Experience in clinical research considered an asset.

• • • Familiarity with medical terminology considered an asset.

• • Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards and/or guidelines considered an asset.

Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.