Clinical Research Coordinator

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

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Job Summary
This offer is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.

The clinical research coordinator will support the Lunken (https://ibdcentrebc.ca/lunkenlab/) Lab at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (https://www.bcchr.ca) to undertake studies which focus on nutrition and the gut microbiome for adult and pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and submitting research ethics applications, creating, organizing, and implementing study documents and procedures. They will also contact patients, explain the goals and details of ongoing clinical studies, obtain consent for participant enrollment, and follow up with participants to ensure adherence to study procedures. Additionally, they will ensure that samples and data are properly collected and stored.

Organizational Status
The successful candidate will report to Dr Lunken and the senior project coordinator in the lab to fulfill research-related responsibilities in a professional and ethical manner. The research assistant will also interact with members of the Lunken Lab, research staff at BC Children’s Hospital as well as the GI Research Institute, nurses, administrative staff, psychologists, dietitians, and the Director of Operations as well as IBD patients. Additionally, the research assistant will have contact with internal and external collaborators, UBC finance departments and ethics boards.

Office space at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute will be provided. Flexibility in work hours may be required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Work Performed
•Identify, screen, consent, recruit, and follow-up study participants, perform study specific assessments, educate, and advise patients regarding protocol requirements.

•Ensure that all aspects of study are performed within International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Tri-Council guidelines, as well as institutional, site and study specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

•Perform data collection and entry in a timely and accurate manner.

•Preparation of study documents including ethical submissions, regulatory documents, clinical study agreements, and hospital research approvals; supervise trainees and fellows to submit REB documents for studies; maintain accurate records of REB approvals, submit renewals and amendments as required.

•Design and develop study data collection forms for implementation on REDCap or other related programs.

•Build relationships with individuals investigators, medical fellows and graduate students to facilitate successful implementation and recruitment for new clinical studies.

•Develop study advertisement, promotional and instructional material for study participant recruitment.

•Prepare and organize materials (e.g., documents, collection kits) for initial and ongoing patient follow up study visits.

•Maintain study related documents in regulatory/study binder ensuring accuracy and completeness.

•Assist with patient sample processing as needed.

•Help maintain databases which capture clinical, microbiome and dietary intake information from IBD patients.

·Participate in supervision of undergraduate co-op students to carry out research studies.

•Perform data collection and entry in a timely and accurate manner.

•Assist in data analysis and preparation of abstracts and manuscripts for publication for research projects.

•Work with investigators to generate study reports and meeting agendas, distribute meeting materials, and generate meeting minutes.

•Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Accuracy, timeliness, and sound judgment are required to maximize effectiveness of the research program. The individual will need to exercise independent judgment and feel comfortable working with a large and diverse team including physicians, nurses, allied health personnel, trainees, and administration staff. Exercising poor judgment and lack of appropriate consultation with other team members can adversely affect the productivity of the research program and might lead to concerns about research credibility or compromise the team’s ability to secure funding for future projects or engage in multi-site projects.
Supervision Received
The individual will work independently under the direction of Dr Lunken as well as the senior project coordinator in the Lunken lab.

Supervision Given
The individual will provide supervision and guidance to graduate students, undergraduate co-op or directed studies students, volunteers, and other members of the research team.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in clinical research, as a research assistant or the equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Recent experience in a university or clinical research environment is preferred. Certification with Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) is an asset. Completion of relevant clinical research courses or tutorials (i.e., TCPS 2, GCP, UBC REB) is also an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

•Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

•Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and the ability to participate in a collegial manner with the team.

•Ability to perform technical writing and editing duties.

•Ability to develop and work with large clinical (e. g. registry data), research or administrative databases.

•Ability to effectively use MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet searches at an advanced level; experience with REDCap is an asset; experience with statistical software is an asset.

•Effective critical thinking skills and understanding of complex data management principles.

•Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.

•Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.

•Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

•Ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments.

•Ability to determine the nature and urgency of inquiries and issues, and triage appropriately.

•Ability to supervise/mentor undergraduate and graduate students.