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Contract (flexible, variable hours).
Coordinates and administers research study associated activities. Assists in project planning, and ensures that study protocol, and regulatory requirements are followed. Recruits and coordinates research participants, as appropriate, and serves as administrative liaison for assigned projects. Oversees and coordinates the provision of services for PVRI; develops and maintains diverse record keeping systems and procedures.
PVRI projects are strongly based in cardiosciences.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plans and coordinates the initiation of research study protocols, and the maintenance of operating policies and procedures.
2. Promotes the research capacity of PVRI by building among community-based organizations, student groups and health regions.
3. Prepares REB applications and updates as required.
4. Plans, implements, and maintains data collection including case report forms, drug dispensation records, regulatory forms and analysis systems in support of research protocol; may coordinate the collection and analysis of data.
5. Recruits, instructs, and coordinates research participants, as per study objectives and work scope.
6. Ensures smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities; acts as the back-up administrative point of contact for PVRI team and as the principle operational liaison for other research organizations, funding agencies and regulating bodies.
7. Coordinates activities of technical support staff specifically engaged in the research/clinical protocol.
8. Assists with the planning and coordination of PVRI staffing and teaching for research studies, to include the recruitment and administration of support staff.
9. Supervises and coordinates the provision of support services to PVRIs investigators and study teams. All other research-related duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Perform administrative tasks
Specific Skills
- Maintain, update and manage health information databases
Work Setting
- Health care institution
Research Experience
- Qualitative
- Experimental or quantitative
Type Of Work Experience
- Clinical and diagnostic health