Research Coordinator - Temerty Centre for Therapeutic Brain Intervention

Ocean State Job Lot; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading research center focused on therapeutic brain interventions as a Research Coordinator. In this impactful role, you will coordinate clinical trials, support participant recruitment, and manage data collection. You'll work with a dedicated team to explore innovative treatments for mood disorders and schizophrenia, contributing to groundbreaking research in a supportive and inclusive environment. This position is ideal for a self-starter with a strong background in clinical research and a commitment to advancing mental health care.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical research experience required.
• Experience with Health Canada regulated trials preferred.
• Strong understanding of research methods and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical trials and assist with participant recruitment.
• Data collection, verification, and preparation for audits.
• Support project execution and maintain databases.

Skills

Clinical Research

Data Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Statistical Analysis

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Master's degree in Neuroscience

Master's degree in Health Related Field

Tools

RedCap

SPSS

Microsoft PowerPoint

Database Software

Job description

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Research Coordinator - Temerty Centre for Therapeutic Brain Intervention

The Temerty Centre for Therapeutic Brain Intervention is seeking a full-time, contract (6 months) Research Coordinator. The incumbent will join a productive team in one of the world’s leading centres in treatment, research and training related to therapeutic brain interventions. In addition to clinical treatment trials, the team also specializes in neurophysiology studies aimed at providing novel insights into brain function in individuals with psychiatric disorders.

Reporting to the Research Manager and Principle Investigator (PI), you will coordinate clinical trials including Health Canada Regulated trials looking at the effectiveness of ketamine and/or convulsive therapy as a treatment for mood disorders and schizophrenia spectrum disorders. As such, you will assist the study team with a number of research responsibilities including supporting the recruitment, screening, and enrollment of study participants; administration of clinical and cognitive questionnaires; education and dissemination of information regarding studies to patients, families as needed, and mental health professionals; data collection and verification; and other administrative duties as needed. The candidate will also assist in preparation for study monitoring visits and regulatory audits, as well as preparation of regulatory correspondence and submissions. The Research Coordinator will further support the PI in project execution through the preparation of presentations, maintaining databases, and verification of data for analysis, literature searches and supporting manuscript preparation for publication as well as abstract preparation and submission. The successful candidate will be experienced with the process of initial submission, protocol amendments and annuals renewals to Research Ethics Board and will have a clear understanding of a wide spectrum of research methods. TheResearchCoordinatorwill facilitate correspondence with sponsors, collaborating sites, and various other study stakeholders. Previous experience on Health Canada regulated trials is strongly preferred.

The candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. The successful candidate will have excellent capacity for self-directed learning/working, and require minimal supervision. You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.

This position is located at 1025 Queen Street West.

• The successful candidate must have a Master’s degree in psychology, neuroscience or health related field combined with two (2) years of relevant clinical research experience.
• Data entry, previous experience with online data management systems (e.g., RedCap) is preferred
• Expertise and training in administration of structured diagnostic interviewing (e.g., SCID, MINI) and clinical (e.g., MADRS, HDRS, SSI) and cognitive (e.g., MOCA, MCCB, AMT) assessments is necessary
• Expertise in training junior team members in the administration of structured diagnostic interviewing and clinical and cognitive assessments is required.
• Previous experience with submission to Research Ethics Boards is necessary. The successful candidate will be experienced with the process of initial submission, protocol amendments, annuals renewals, safety reporting to the Research Ethics Board and will have a clear understanding of a wide spectrum of research methods.
• A strong understanding of regulatory requirements and appropriate conduct of research in human participants is necessary.
• Quality Assurance/Monitoring experience is an asset
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to liaise across an inter-professional team is necessary.
• Proficient with word processing, PowerPoint, and database software packages, Experience conducting basic analyses using statistical packages (SPSS) and data interpretation, as well as the ability to manage large datasets is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills along with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and liaise with study investigators and external partners
• Candidates should be highly detail-oriented and be able to exercise initiative and good judgment.
• The successful candidate should have well-honed time management skills with the ability to efficiently multi-task and produce high-quality, accurate work while meeting program deadlines. Demonstrated experience working on multiple projects is ideal
• Certification as a Certified Clinical Research Professional is an asset
• Candidate requires the ability to work effectively in a variety of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

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