MOSAIC Research Assistant Technician

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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
The Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Coordinator to support a provincial study on echocardiography genomics and AI. This role requires exceptional organizational and communication skills a strong ability to manage competing priorities and a commitment to ethical research practices. The Research Coordinator will play a critical role in coordinating all aspects of the research study ensuring timely efficient and compliant execution of study-related tasks while fostering a collaborative research environment.

Organizational Status

The Research Coordinate will report to the Principle Investigators while working closely with research staff clinical teams and external stakeholders. This position requires frequent interaction with study participants hospital staff sponsors and regulatory bodies.

Work Performed

• Coordinates the daily study operations including monitoring recruitment progress and participant retention identifying strategies to enhance enrollment and efficiency obtaining consent and visit scheduling

• Liaise with physicians and other hospital staff to establish and coordinate study operations within several departments including laboratories and outpatient services.

• Maintain meticulous documentation and ensure strict adherence to study protocols.

• Assist the research managers with the start-up and maintenance of multiple research study sites including obtaining operational approvals and Research Ethics Board (REB) applications amendments and renewals

• Educate study participants on protocol requirements schedules and data collection tools.

• Monitors study subjects for outcome events appropriately and report as specified in study protocol.

• Actively participate in research team meetings. Provide regular updates on research activities establish effective communication with all team members and ensure timely notification of adverse events and other issues to the research manager

• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and all institutional national and international regulations.

• Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to align with sponsor requirements.

• Fulfill data requests from various sources including the BCPDR.

• Manage participant data using tools such as REDCap ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

• Coordinate data and sample collection storage and shipment of biological specimens according to study protocols.

• Assist in developing research proposals grant applications and study source documents.

• Conduct literature review and summarize findings.

• May contribute to academic publications and present at academic conferences; and

• Perform other duties as needed.
  

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Failure to perform duties ethically or accurately could compromise study outcomes jeopardize participant safety and impact the credibility of the research program. Strict confidentiality and adherence to ethical standards are essential.

Supervision Received
Works under the supervision of principal investigators and research managers.

Supervision Given

The research coordinator may train volunteers students and staff in research and projects.

Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three 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

• Recent experience in a clinical research setting.

• Proficiency with database systems (e.g. REDCap EDC) and standard office tools (Word Excel PowerPoint).

• Demonstrated expertise in patient interaction participant recruitment and participant retention

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to assist with multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.

• Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or clinical trial management is preferred.

• Knowledge of Indigenous-specific anti-racism and cultural safety is an asset.

• Proven ability to prepare and submit online Research Ethics Board (REB) applications amendments and renewals with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and ethical standards.

• Solid judgment and discretion in maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in documentation data entry and reporting.

• Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate effectively with investigators participants and other stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and contribute to a dynamic fast-paced research environment.

• Familiarity with specimen collection handling storage and shipment processes in clinical research. Biosafety for Study Team Members certificate and Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificate considered an asset

• Knowledge of advanced data management systems or clinical trial management systems (CTMS).