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Job Title:

COORDINATOR I, CLINICAL RESEARCH, TFT

Posted Date:

2025-03-24

Closing Date:

2025-03-30

Functional Discipline:

NIAGARA HEALTH KNOWLEDGE INSTITUTE

Job Description

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VACANCY NUMBER: 000004011EF

JOB TITLE: COORDINATOR I, CLINICAL RESEARCH, TFT
STATUS: TEMPORARY FULL TIME (12 MONTHS)
DEPARTMENT: THROMBOSIS RESEARCH/NIAGARA HEALTH KNOWLEDGE INSTITUTE DEPARTMENT
LOCATION: MAROTTA FAMILY HOSPITAL, ST. CATHARINES SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD; MONDAY - FRIDAY

POSTING DATE: 24 MARCH 2025
CLOSING DATE: 30 MARCH 2025

UNION: NON UNION
WAGE RANGE: $30.379 TO $34.372 per hour

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Working to promote excellence in clinical trials, the Clinical Research Coordinator I will be responsible for the initiation, organization, co-ordination and ongoing administration of clinical trials and observational studies in the Thrombosis Research program under the Niagara Health Knolwedge Institute. Reporting to the Research Manager, the Clinical Research Coordinator I will work under the direction of the Physician Lead of Thrombosis Research to apply specialized knowledge in coordinating and managing clinical trials, and observational studies. The Clinical Research Coordinator I is a highly motivated and organized individual who balances the day-to-day activities of clinical trials screening, consenting and recruiting patients, monitoring of trial conduct to ensure adherence to trial regulatory requirement and independently identifying, evaluating and rectifying problems. The Clinical Research Coordinator I conducts patient visits, study monitoring and performs efficient and accurate data collection and management. The Clinical Research Coordinator I may also provide functional oversight of Research Visitors volunteering within the Thrombosis Research program. We are seeking an enthusiastic, organized and motivated individual with exceptional interpersonal skills, who will enjoy working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment to conduct research. Experience in the coordination of multiple research studies, and the recruitment of patients into acute care trials, and knowledge and/or experience in an acute care environment are highly desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o Bachelor's degree in Science of a health related field
o 3 years working in a clinical research setting (experience in acute care preferred)
o Hold or currently in last semester of Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP/CCRA) or Clinical Trials Management Diploma preferred
o Certification in International Conference on Harmonization Good Clinical Practice [ICH GCP], Division 5, Tri-Council Policy Statement [TCPS2]
o Experience in a relevant health care environment
o Enthusiasm for advancing science in the practice of clinical trials research
o Proficiency in REDCap an asset
o Experience with day-to-day activities of clinical trials mangagement required including but not limited to: contract review and negotiation, budget negotiations and tracking, completing ethics documentation, participant screening, recruitment and consenting, data entry, monitoring of trial compliance with adhereance to regulatory requirements, stakeholder engagement
o Demonstrated skill in managing and organizing multiple projects, with competing deadlines, diverse tasks, and unique challenges and in a constantly changing environment
o Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to new situations
o Proven ability of ensuring confidentiality of information
o Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills, especially with patients and substitute decision makers
o Excellent written communication, proofreading and editing skills
o Superior organizational and problem solving skills
o Ability to work independently with initiative and accuracy in a professional and courteous manner
o Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
o In person attendance is required, flexibility for hybrid is possible with approval from program lead and Research Manager
o Consistent and regular attendance required, with a flexible schedule an asset
o Ability to utilize a hospital's electronic patient record, and Microsoft Office applications
o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset
o Consistent and regular attendance required

Based on performance metrics, this position has the opportunity to be extended.

Questions, quoting the job posting number may be directed to hrrecruit@niagarahealth.on.ca

At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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