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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
October 31, 2026This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.
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Job Summary
This research and facilitation position will provide project management and research-oriented support to Dr. Turvey and will coordinate activities related to the Vancouver Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal Development (CHILD) cohort study. This individual will work in a dynamic collegial environment dedicated to enhancing the health of children.
Organizational Status
The research coordinator will report to and receive general guidance from the Research Manager and the Principal Investigator, Dr. Turvey. The Research Coordinator will work closely and liaise with other research and administrative managers and will interact with numerous faculty, staff and students throughout BCCH and UBC. She/he will supervise one to two research assistants as well as summer research students.
Work Performed
· Plan, manage and handle all communications for the research including setting priorities, goals.
· Responsible for the operational set up and maintenance of clinic equipment and maintains an inventory of clinic supplies.
· Completes clinic visits, including study procedures such as body measurements, allergen testing, and sample collection such as nasal swabs and phlebotomy.
· Serve as a liaison to the project team, to the National Coordinating Centre and other CHILD sites regarding data collection and completion of study protocol.
· Coordination of team meetings as needed related to grants held.
· Supervising research staff and trainees.
· Preparation, submission and management of ethics applications, data sharing agreements, and other applications.
· Completes recruitment, consenting/assenting and study questionnaires with participants.
· Managing the collection and input of data into REDCap, Open Specimen, and other relevant software.
· Develops internal record keeping systems, including the input and maintenance of data and providing status and activity reports as required.
· Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this category.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Dr. Turvey’s research space is situated within the BC Children’s Hospital Research. Errors made could influence the ability of research staff to meet critical deadlines, as well as compromise the results of research projects, and therefore impact the credibility of Dr. Turvey, the Institute and individual Investigator(s).
The Research coordinator is required to conduct all research activities in an ethical manner, suited to proper activities of the University of BC and to the professional organizations governing his or herself. Any procedures or data recorded as part of a trial must be accurate and must accurately reflect the work performed. Strict confidentiality of all study participants must be adhered to. All activities involving participants are accountable to the Principal Investigator, the Department Head, and the Research coordinator’s governing professional organization.
Supervision Received
This position will work under the supervision of Dr. Turvey and the Research Manager, and on a regular daily basis with the other staff. The Research Coordinator will be expected to develop a work plan and timelines and to exercise good judgment and initiative in his/her responsibilities. He/she will be expected to work independently and with considerable latitude.
Supervision Given
The research coordinator will be responsible for the supervision of: staff, post-doctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students.
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 one’s own
· Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
· Post-graduate and/or Masters degree preferred.
· Experience coordinating research projects in an academic or health research setting.
· Knowledge of project management methodologies and principles, project evaluation and monitoring, and multiple project interaction and integration.
· Ability to effectively use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and Illustrator at an intermediate level.
· High degree of computer literacy with ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, internet and electronic mail applications at an intermediate level.
· Superior organizational skills. Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and multi-tasking skills.
· Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
· Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
· Ability to be thorough, accurate, and have a high level of attention to detail.
· Ability to exercise tact and discretion when handling sensitive and/or confidential matters.
· Ability to make professional decisions and recommendations on all aspects of the research work.