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Reporting to the Labatt Family Heart Centre Research Manager, the Clinical Research Project coordinator works closely with the Heart Centre Principal Investigators (PI) to coordinate clinical research studies, with a specific focus on cardiovascular surgery. This includes coordinating patient recruitment and data collection, preparing consents and paperwork required by the Research Ethics Board (REB), collaboration with other team members on Health Canada Regulated Studies and overall study administration of both prospective and retrospective research studies.
Here's What You'll Get To Do
- Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in new research proposals and preparation of grant applications; contributing to preparation of reports, presentations, and manuscripts
- Read and have a general knowledge of protocol and study measures
- Assist in design of case-report forms and/or questionnaires
- Keep abreast of regulations and policies governing clinical research
- Submit study applications to REB (including new studies, amendments, renewals/closures) as well as associated REB required documents (Eg ' Consent forms, logs, protocols, etc).
- Assist PIs and Trainees in the facilitation of amendments to study protocols
- Develop study binders for clinical department and study team use
- Encourage and foster collaborative relationships with the healthcare team at SickKids, other participating centres and government and community agencies
- Participate in audits, site visits and monitoring by SickKids and other regulatory bodies or industry sponsors
- Assist with database design. Ensure the quality of the database and supervise database cleaning. Perform/assist with data entry and analysis including planning
- Attend relevant departmental meetings or rounds to increase knowledge and understanding
- Develop and monitor timelines for study
- In collaboration with PI, carry out study participant eligibility checks as well as recruit participants into studies
- Monitor serious adverse events or reactions and report immediately to PI. Following-up on adverse events including filing reports with internal and external regulatory bodies, notification of collaborators and/or patients
- Perform patient interviews and assessments as required by study protocols
- Organize materials to facilitate protocol adherence, including study binders and checklists of eligibility
- Consult with Pharmacy regarding medication or placebo development and dispensing as required
- Bachelor of Science or Medical Sciences undergraduate degree
- Certification as a clinical research associate (e.g., SOCRA, ACRP accreditation), or working towards certification is an asset
- 3-5 years related clinical research experience preferred
- Previous experience developing and submitting REB applications, including addressing REB queries on initial study applications and amendments through to approval
- Experience with REDCap (building surveys, instruments, etc.) considered an asset
- Ability to function independently yet collaboratively within a team
- Effective communication, interpersonal, facilitation and organizational skills
- This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
- This position is eligible to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). You can learn more about HOOPP's plan features by reviewing The HOOPP Handbook.
- A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
- For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.
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