Research Ethics Board Coordinator | Hybrid Work

SFU group; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay 8%

Extended health

Dental plans

Professional development funds

Hybrid-work program

Job summary

Simon Fraser University is seeking a coordinator for research ethics and security to guide researchers through ethics reviews and compliance. You will support the REB by ensuring applications meet required standards before Board review, and assist with study assessments to confirm regulatory alignment.

The role targets experienced project managers or data coordinators with strong relationship skills and knowledge of clinical/behavioral research ethics. A hybrid work model is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, Social Sciences with three years related experience in a highly regulated administrative environment such as research ethics or clinical/behavioral research in an academic or clinical setting with emphasis on regulations, legislation, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of research administration and ethics regulatory frameworks.
• Organize large volumes of complex and diverse information and work and manage priorities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. You will be working directly with many of SFU's top researchers on their most critical projects.
• Ability to work in a highly demanding environment where issues are diverse, changeable, and complex.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and timely assistance to the research community in navigating the research ethics review and oversight process(es).
• Support the work of the REB by working with researchers to ensure applications are complete, consistent and compliant with required standards prior to the study being reviewed by the Board.
• Assist with the study review process – helping the Board to determine if the study meets regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Regulatory knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences or Social Sciences

Job description

Simon Fraser University is seeking a coordinator for research ethics and security to guide researchers through ethics reviews and compliance. You will support the REB by ensuring applications meet required standards before Board review, and assist with study assessments to confirm regulatory alignment.

The role targets experienced project managers or data coordinators with strong relationship skills and knowledge of clinical/behavioral research ethics. A hybrid work model is available.