Baycrest Looking for Senior Research Coordinator at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

The Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health and Wellness has an opportunity for a

SENIOR RESEARCH COORDINATOR

TEMPORARY FULL TIME (approx. 1 year)

70 Bi-weekly Hours | Non-Union | Day-Evening Shift including some weekends

The Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health and Wellness Centre is the world’s first research study examining the benefits of personalized brain health community centre programming for people aged 50+, where members will receive an in-depth assessment of their dementia risk, and then will be prescribed programming to reduce that risk.

Reporting to the Scientific Director, and Associate Scientific Director, the Senior Research Coordinator conducts clinical research activities associated with client care in accordance with the research protocols.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Acts as a Leader by advising Research Coordinators, Research Assistants, Trainees, Phlebotomists, and Safety Staff on proper trial execution based on protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts clinical in-person assessments with study participants (including height, weight, blood pressure, physical activity, sensorimotor functioning, DEXA, ultrasound, cognition, etc.) if needed
• Conducts vital signs collection and assessment
• Monitors, records, and report symptoms and changes in study participants conditions
• Completes adverse event and serious adverse event reports and file with regulatory bodies
• Contributes to Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions and communications, including year-end and donor reports
• Responds to and/or assists with on-site emergencies, incidents and accidents, which may involve the provision of Standard First Aid, CPR, the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and/or the completion of an accident/incident report, when required
• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with clients and families

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Completed postsecondary degree in a science or healthcare related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Certification as a Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA, ACRP, etc.)
• Current GCP, Health Canada Part C Division 5, IATA certifications
• Phlebotomy certification
• Certification in genetic counselling strongly preferred
• 2-3 years previous research or clinical trials experience preferred and/or a definite asset, particularly with older adult clientele and 3-5 years’ work experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator
• Extensive knowledge about cognitive, brain, and physical aging and the common tools and measures to assess them
• Current GCP and familiarity with Health Canada, FDA, ICH GCP regulations
• Excellent computer skills and ability to adapt to new technologies.
• Knowledge of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act 1990 (FIPPA) requirements, as well as the Personal Health Information Protection Act 2004.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills.
• Ability to document concisely and appropriately.
• Good client-focused service approach.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with clients and families.
• Ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders

Date Posted: June 20, 2023

Internal Closing Date: June 27, 2023

Total Compensation

• Competitive salary and vacation
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (“HOOPP”)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.

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Please note that Baycrest has implemented mandatory vaccination for all employees. It is a condition of employment that new employees provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start date of employment. This means that all new employees must have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to their start date. In addition, it is a condition of employment that all new hires obtain and submit proof of all booster vaccines as approved and recommended by Health Canada.Applicants who have appropriate written proof of a medical reason, or a reason pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code, for not being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may provide such documentation to the Human Resources department. Such situations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences

are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen and submit proof of two doses of vaccination against COVID-19, unless exempt. Such exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.