Research Ethics (Studies) Coordinator

Duties

• Coordination and review of all REB submissions and its corresponding study documents (e.g. research protocols, Investigator Brochures, consent forms, etc.) received by the REB office, for initial REB submissions, amendments, protocol deviations, unanticipated problems, adverse events, renewals, closures, researchers’ responses to REB queries and make recommendations for decision or need for revision;
• Acting as a Research Ethics liaison, you will work with the REB Co-Chairs, Vice-Chairs, Panel members and other members of the Ethics Review Services team throughout the ethics review process to ensure REB submissions are in compliance with relevant regulations, guidelines and policies;
• Providing accurate and complete documentation of REB discussions and decisions;
• Coordination and the maintenance of electronic documents to ensure timely and accurate record keeping; responsible for appropriate archiving of electronic files (as required);
• Communication and education;
• Attending REB Meetings.
• At minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related or life sciences field or equivalent combination of education/experience related to clinical trials; Master’s preferred
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in clinical research conducting trials or acting as a research coordinator or monitor
• Strong knowledge of research administration and ethics regulatory frameworks (e.g. most recent Tri-Council Policy and Ethical Conduct for Research involving Human Participants, ICH-Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, Health Canada Division 5, FDA regulations, PHIPA, etc.)
• Possess a working knowledge of health and social sciences research methodology
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills required
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Must be resourceful and have consultative skills
• Demonstrated ability to use tact and discretion in a high-workload, highly demanding academic research environment where breadth of research and ethical issues can be diverse, novel and/or complex
• Computer proficiency (e.g. Microsoft Office, Teams, Adobe Reader, etc.)
• Experience with an electronic REB application system (e.g. CAPCR, Romeo, Infonetica, etc.) an asset
• Certification as a Clinical Research Professional (e.g. SOCRA, ACRP, etc.) an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge in bioethics an asset
• Experience as a volunteer REB committee member an asset

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