Research Ethics Administration Specialist
Support research governance at the University of Waterloo through ethics administration, policy interpretation, and online system oversight in Waterloo.
This temporary, full-time Research Ethics Advisor role serves as liaison between the Office of Research Ethics and research teams. You will advise faculty, staff, and students, evaluate applications and modifications, and ensure submissions satisfy institutional, provincial, federal, and international requirements. The work includes committee secretariat support, audit preparation, records management, statistical reporting, training delivery, and system maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:- Explain Waterloo research ethics policies and submission requirements
- Review applications for completeness, compliance, and risk
- Prepare agendas, minutes, committee files, and orientation materials
- Coordinate audits, inspections, reports, and follow-up actions
- Train committee members and deliver compliance sessions
- Research-related degree, advanced diploma, or equivalent experience
- Three to seven years in ethics or research administration
- Customer service experience supporting inquiries and stakeholders
- Basic Microsoft Office and SharePoint knowledge
- Experience with an online web-based system
Use research governance, committee coordination, and compliance communication expertise to strengthen ethics administration at Waterloo.
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