Research Coordinator; Autism Research Centre

Research Coordinator (Autism Research Centre)

Category Research

Req Number RES-26-00015

Open Date 6/12/2026

Number of Openings 2

Department Bloorview Research Institute

Work type Temporary Full-Time

Salary band Band F ($41.61 - $52.00/hr)

FTE 1.00

Posting Close Date 06/19/2026

Position title: Research Coordinator (Autism Research Centre)

Status: Temporary Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Start date: July 6, 2026

End date: July 6, 2027

Lab: Autism Research Centre (ARC)

Supervisor: Evdokia Anagnostou

Job Description: We are seeking a Research Coordinator with experience working in clinical trials (regulated and non-regulated). The Clinical Research Coordinator, reporting to the Research Project Manager and the Principal Investigator, will primarily focus on the execution and day‑to‑day operations of clinical trials including a Division 5 Health Canada regulated trial. As a Research Coordinator within the Bloorview Research Institute, the successful candidate will work alongside an interdisciplinary research team in the field of disability research and participate in BRI‑related events, committees, and meetings.

Strong critical appraisal skills, effective communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills as well as excellent organization, time management, and priority‑setting skills are critical to the success of this position.

• Provide clinical and research support to the Principal Investigator (PI) and perform activities delegated by the PI and/or research manager.
• Coordinate clinical trial activities, recruitment, study visits, data entry, data upload and access activities at affiliated research sites, including REB notice tracking and compliance.
• Ensure research is conducted in compliance with the Bloorview Research Ethics Board (REB), Tri‑Council Policy Statement (TCPS‑2) and ICH‑GCP.
• Submit to REB, assist in coordinating revisions, maintain approvals, and amend documentation as required.
• Initiate and maintain research files that will include original consent, documentation, general correspondence, and data collection forms.
• Recruit, schedule appointments, coordinate families and research team during study visits, facilitate informed consent/assent, and support families' understanding of the procedures and implications of the research study.
• Coordinate collection and shipment of biological samples.
• Coordinate training of study team on new study procedures.
• Perform participant interviews, assessments or interventions as required by study protocols.
• Score and enter data for standardized assessments, interviews, and questionnaires.
• Regularly, independently conduct standardized psychometric, cognitive, and language tests in a research environment.

• Undergraduate degree in psychology or a health‑related field; postgraduate training is considered an asset.
• SOCRA certification would be an asset.
• At least two years of clinical research experience, with an understanding of research policies and procedures.
• Ability to function independently while collaborating within a research team.
• Experience and demonstrated skill working with children, youth, and young adults with neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Experience and demonstrated skill administering standardized psychometric, cognitive, and language assessments (e.g., ADOS‑2, ADI‑R, WASI‑II, Stanford Binet, Mullen).
• Experience and demonstrated skill collecting biomarker data, particularly with pediatric populations (e.g., EEG, Eye Tracking).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Demonstrated computer software skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).

Holland Bloorview commits to equal opportunity and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Location:

Toronto, ON