Research Coordinator, Endocrinology Research

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Halifax is seeking a Research Coordinator to support clinical trials and research operations within the Pediatric Endocrinology/Diabetes/Neurology Research Group. The role includes coordinating research activities, handling regulatory documentation, and interacting with patients. Ideal candidates will have a background in science or health, strong communication, and organizational skills. Join a team dedicated to impactful research in healthcare.

Benefits

Access to benefits and wellness programs

Training and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research or similar is preferred.
• Current CPR and Health Canada Division 5 certifications are required.
• Sensitivity to ethical issues and confidentiality is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating research protocols and liaise with study sites.
• Support research ethics processes and organize regulatory documents.
• Meet patients to obtain informed consent and perform study procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Database Management

Education

Post-secondary education in science or health field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Company: IWK Health

Req ID: 204169

Department/Program: Endocrinology Research, Research Services

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) for 1 year x 1 position(s)

Start Date: June 2025

Union Status: Research, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $28.2752 - $36.5359 /hour

Closing Date: June 5, 2025 (Applications accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. We focus on training and mentorship opportunities, recognize talents, celebrate successes, and foster collaboration in modern facilities or virtually from home. We are committed to values-driven work and offer access to benefits and wellness programs.

We promote an anti-racist environment and acknowledge the traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants, including 13 First Nation communities and over 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities. We strive to eliminate discrimination and build trust, acknowledging biases and reducing barriers faced by diverse communities. We welcome applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to help us reflect the communities we serve.

The Opportunity

The Pediatric Endocrinology/Diabetes/Neurology Research Group seeks a Research Coordinator to support clinical trials and research operations, including studies like TrialNet (Pathway to Prevention, LIFT), iCARE, MIREC Endo, CAN-DRE, and others.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Assist in coordinating research protocols and liaise with other study sites
• Support research ethics processes for all studies
• Organize regulatory documents
• Meet with patients and families to obtain informed consent
• Perform study procedures such as growth assessments, saliva collection, venous blood work
• Administer questionnaires and verify data quality
• Review health charts and report adverse events
• Track study participants and schedule tests and appointments
• Coordinate specimen shipping with labs
• Manage Case Report Forms and source documents
• Administer and record study test results
• Enter data and maintain databases
• Prepare correspondence and assist with study meetings and monitoring visits

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 7.5-hour shifts

Your Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in science or health field
• Previous clinical research or similar experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and typing skills; database experience is an asset
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible hours and organizational skills
• Sensitivity to ethical issues, privacy, and confidentiality
• Current CPR, Health Canada Division 5, TCPS 2, and ICH-GCP certifications
• Knowledge of research methods; experience with blood work/IV in pediatrics is an asset
• Experience with research ethics boards, research contracts, diabetes, epilepsy, or scientific writing is an asset

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health. We contact only selected applicants for interviews or testing. Please discuss accommodation needs when invited. This is a Management/Non Union position; union considerations apply. Employment is contingent upon background checks and credential verification. Internal applicants should apply via the internal careers page to be flagged as such.