Research Coordinator, Gynecologic Cancer Initiative
Research Coordinator, Gynecologic Cancer Initiative
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Job Category
M&P - AAPSJob Profile
AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation Level AJob Title
Research Coordinator Gynecologic Cancer InitiativeDepartment
Dawson Laboratory Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Faculty of MedicineCompensation Range
$5365.42 - $7709.92 CAD MonthlyThe Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge qualifications and experience for the the normal course employees will be hired transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.
Posting End Date
October 10 2025Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
October 13 2026This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.
At UBC we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research innovation and learning for all faculty staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
TheGynecologic Cancer Initiative (GCI)is a province-wide effort to accelerate transformative research in the prevention detection treatment and survivorship of gynecologic cancers. By leveraging the exceptional talent and rich research environment across British Columbia the GCI has built a collaborative framework that unites researchers clinicians trainees and knowledge users. Our mission is bold and focused: to reduce the incidence and mortality of gynecologic cancers by 50% by 2034. The GCI is powered by the determination talent and passion of its people. We believe that through a team-oriented culture grounded in scientific excellence innovation and impact that we can tackle the most challenging problems.
We are seeking aResearch Project Coordinatorfor a diverse portfolio of research studies including clinical trials and other investigator-led projects. The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate study start-up and implementation oversee study administration and ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements. This role involves managing multiple concurrent projects and includes direct interaction with study participants patients research staff investigators and external collaborators. The coordinator will oversee all aspects of project operations from ethics submissions and data management and communications ensuring that timelines are met and deliverables are achieved with excellence.
Organizational Status
TheGynecologic Cancer Initiative (GCI)is a cross-institutional effort based across multiple hospital and research sites in Vancouver including the University of British Columbia BC Cancer the VGH Research Pavilion the Diamond Health Care Centre the Womens Health Research Institute and BC Womens Hospital Health Centre. While the GCI operates across these collaborative sites theResearch Project Coordinatorwill be based primarily at theVGH Research Pavilionin Vancouver BC Canada. The candidate will work under the direction of the Principal Investigators for research-related activities and collaborate closely with other GCI Research Managers. Also works with other co-investigators trainees and research staff within the GCI and international collaborating study sites.
Work Performed
Managing multi-centre GCI studies including study start-up planning and executing study workflow and study administration overseeing participant recruitment and consenting and reviewing study progress
Writing preparing and submitting ethics applications annual renewals and amendments
Contributing for the preparation and submission of grants and annual reports to funding agencies
Developing abstracts manuscripts and presentations for studies
Facilitating contract agreements with UBC BC Cancer collaborating institutes and funding organizations
Working with data coordinators to develop data collection and management pipeline
Oversee study sample collection with tissue banking staff and hospital labs and lead study meetings with research team co-investigators and collaborators
Oversee collecting collating and analyzing data generating reports and liaising with program bioinformatician and statistician regarding analyses
Developing and implementing community engagement plans as appropriate
Ensuring data management storage and governance comply with ethical guidelines and data sharing and privacy agreements
Working with communications and knowledge mobilization team members advise on the development of knowledge translation materials for academic public government health care professional and other audiences
Training and oversight of staff and learners including research assistants co-op undergraduate and graduate trainees
Working closely with finance team to review project ledgers budgets and research expenses
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors or incorrect decisions related to projects could compromise research quality and delay project timelines and may diminish the scientific integrity of the study damage relationships with collaborators and funders and impact future funding prospects. The Research Coordinator is expected to complete all tasks with a high level of accuracy attention to detail and professionalism.
Supervision Received
The Research Coordinator will work under the supervision of the project Principal Investigators. While the role involves independent execution of assigned duties work is performed under guidance and reviewed for accuracy completeness and adherence to established protocols.
Supervision Given
The Research Coordinator will provide guidance and informal supervision to students volunteers or junior staff assisting with specific tasks related to research studies.
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives including perspectives in conflict with ones own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of research environment
Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
Health sciences research experience preferred
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Open-minded willing to learn and creative
Proficiency with MS Word MS Excel MS Outlook Adobe Zoom
Intermediate-level proficiency with REDCap
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
