Research Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient recruitment, screening, and study visits while ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines and protocols.
• Manage regulatory approvals, including Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions, amendments, and annual renewals.
• Maintain day-to-day research activities, including database management, procuring equipment, and tracking study progress.
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOP), and Health Canada regulatory requirements.
• Collect, record, and analyze research data and assist in preparing reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Supervise, schedule, and train research assistants, students, and other trainees.

Requirements

• University degree in a relevant discipline or completion of a relevant technical program.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in a research setting.
• Proven experience with clinical research and the informed consent process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Strong knowledge of GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline with 2 years of recent clinical research experience.
• Fluency in English and at least one additional language.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain high accuracy, attention to detail, and strict confidentiality.

About the Company

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community that supports inspired students, faculty, and staff in their journey of discovery.