Clinical Research Project Coordinator

About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

The Clinical Research Project Coordinator (CRPC) will coordinate a neuroimaging research study according to regulatory and institutional guidelines and requirements. This includes coordinating patient recruitment and data collection, study administration, preparing consents and paperwork required by the Research Ethics Board and organizing data entry and analysis. The CRPC also assists in the preparation of study results, including presentations, progress reports, and manuscripts.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

• Read and have a general knowledge of protocol and study measures
• Keep abreast of regulations and policies governing clinical research
• Assist P.I. with REB approval process and amend protocols and consents as required
• Encourage and foster collaborative relationships with the research team at SickKids, and other participating centres.
• Perform/assist with data entry
• Assist with design/development of promotional materials/newsletters
• Develop and monitor timelines for study
• Provide information and documentation for potential protocol patients (consents, patient eligibility items)
• Confirm eligibility of and registering patients
• Initiate and maintain a research record that will include original consent, and general correspondence.
• Organize the procurement and biobanking of saliva samples
• Monitor serious adverse events or reactions and report immediately to PI.
• Perform participant assessments as required by study protocols
• Work with families to prepare participants for brain MRI scans, and facilitate scanning
• Assist in training/orientation of new research staff
• Prepare/submit purchase requisitions and invoices

Here's What You'll Need

• Bachelor of Arts or Science, Masters preferred
• Experience working with children and families
• Certification as a clinical research associate (e.g., SOCRA, ACRP accreditation) is an asset
• 2-5 years related clinical research experience
• Ability to function independently yet collaboratively within a team
• Effective communication, interpersonal, facilitation and organizational skills
• Prior neuroimaging experience an asset
• Experience working in the field of brain injury research
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion

Employment Type: Full-time Temporary 1 Year Contract

Our Commitment to Diversity

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.

How to Apply

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