Clinical Research Coordinator; CRC Kidney Transplant Research

The CRC coordinates, communicates and administers numerous industry and grant-funded clinical trials and projects focused on kidney diseases. The individual performs all aspects of clinical trials administration including ethics applications, recruitment strategies, participant monitoring, oversight of case report form completion and study file management.

The CRC coordinates, communicates and administers numerous industry and grant-funded clinical trials and projects focused on kidney diseases. The individual performs all aspects of clinical trials administration including ethics applications, recruitment strategies, participant monitoring, oversight of case report form completion and study file management.

This position receives direction from the principal investigators. This position will conduct financial and budgetary tasks and requirements. The coordinator is required to exercise initiative and judgment in establishing priorities and carrying tasks through to completion.

The CRC must perform duties in a fast-paced environment according to GCP guidelines and be independently motivated, organized, and detailed oriented. The role is required to conduct all research activities in an ethical manner, suited to the proper activities of the University of British Columbia and those governing the activities of the institution. Accuracy of regulatory documents and application forms and strict confidentiality of all study documents must be adhered to.

Breaches in confidentiality or inattention to detail could have significant effect on the integrity of the research, which could impact funding and the reputation of Investigators and may result in termination. The position involves working in an office/clinic environment with computerized equipment.

• Conducts and manages multiple clinical trials to ensure smooth implementation of study from beginning to completion.
• Drafts clinical trial ethics applications and develops ethical consent forms for clinical research studies by the appropriate committees such as research ethics boards.
• Supports the identification and recruitment of potential research participants.
• Responsible for the submissions of ethics approval, clinical trials approval, renewals, amendments, acknowledgements, protocol deviations, and adverse event reports.
• Keeps principal investigators informed about study progress in weekly one-on-one calls, study team meetings, and over email
• Prepares, composes and edits research documents.
• Prepares source documentation for clinical studies.
• Oversees case report form completion of other study coordinators to ensure data integrity and consistency.
• Liaises with clinical trial monitors, investigators and research staff to ensure the smooth operation of clinical trials and to ensure the protocol is followed.
• Upholds GCP/ICH guidelines and protocol adherence.
• Oversees the setting up and maintenance of study files, regulatory documents, and patient files.

• Some clinical research experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Experience in a critical care environment is desired.
• Proficient working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage time effectively and determine priorities.
• Compile, organize and safely store confidential data for investigators.
• Ability to work well individually and with others in a team setting. Must be able to interact well with others (managers, investigators, nurses, coordinators, site monitors), great interpersonal skills, communication and leadership.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, prioritize workload and work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high level of efficiency, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise initiative and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Self-directed, with effective oral and written communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate in additional languages is an asset.

Work hours:

Full time, Monday to Friday, flexible