Research & Database Coordinator; Rheumatology

Research & Database Coordinator (Rheumatology)

Job Summary:

Coordinate database and clinical research activities for the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics.

Compensation Range: $5,365.42 – $7,709.92 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date:
January 12, 2026 (applications accepted until 11:59 PM on this date)

Job End Date:
December 31, 2026

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, bringing rich diversity to UBC and creating a rewarding career environment.

Database Coordinator:

• Coordinate database activities for Rheumatology’s REDCap instances
• Design and develop study data collection tools, in collaboration with Principal Investigators and/or study staff
• Manage user account creation, passwords, and log‑in issues
• Perform database modifications and updates
• Produce reports and perform data exports based on investigators’ requests
• Troubleshoot issues and liaise with external data‑management consultants or IT staff
• Data review, locking, query generation, and resolution
• Liaise with technical IT staff to periodically upgrade database software

Research Coordinator:

• Coordinate clinical research activities for the Division of Rheumatology, including an international childhood vasculitis study and other national or local studies
• Submit and maintain research ethics approvals, renewals, and amendments
• Communicate with collaborators and provide study updates and documents necessary for ethics, patient recruitment, and data/sample collection at 15–20 study sites
• Liaise with the UILO and other institution legal departments regarding clinical study agreements and budgets
• Coordinate and balance complex schedules to arrange study team meetings and meetings with collaborators; generate agendas, distribute materials, and document minutes
• Participate in hiring and supervision of research assistants and/or undergraduate co‑op students to carry out research studies in the clinics

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, pharmacy, computer science); at least two years’ experience in clinical research or data management, as coordinator, administrator, or research assistant (or equivalent combination of education and experience). One to three years of recent data‑management experience is preferred.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including those in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrated commitment to enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion awareness and skills

• Strong knowledge of web‑based clinical data management software (REDCap preferred)
• Ability to develop and work with large clinical databases, including data cleaning and analysis using statistical software (SAS, STATA, R, or similar)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills; ability to work collegially within a team
• Critical thinking and understanding of complex data‑management principles
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines amid concurrent projects
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy