Mobile Research Coordinator Opportunities within Research, Innovation & Discovery

About The Position

The RI&D Operations team is recruiting for the following positions:

• Research Coordinator (non-licensed)
• Licensed Research Coordinator, LPN
• Licensed Research Coordinator, Registered Nurse (RN)

The Mobile Research Coordinators works across clinical divisions and studies at given clinical sites across central zone, as needed, to facilitate the clinical trials conducted by Nova Scotia Health. This role is expected to be active throughout the clinical life cycle, from study start-up through trial maintenance to study closure with responsibilities that vary according to needs of individual study teams. Responsibilities may include recruiting/screening study participants, managing biological specimens, procurement, equipment management, monitoring visit coordination, clinical documentation management and storage, mentorship, arranging diagnostic/clinical tests, and other activities needed to support short-handed study teams. As a Research Coordinator, your day-to-day responsibilities will differ according to the specific classification you hold and the group you are assigned to work with. 

The Mobile Research Coordinator provides services to participants from a wide range of cultures, making it imperative for them to have the ability to provide culturally competent care. They continuously make every effort to deliver research procedures effectively within the participant's cultural context. They recognize that cultural differences exist and therefore explore these issues with participants to create a safe space so that participants feel comfortable to express their cultural beliefs and needs.

The Mobile Research Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of research projects conducted within Nova Scotia Health. This coordination includes the administration of the study/clinical trial, caring for the subjects participating in the study and the management of documents and data collected throughout the study period.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Experience working in clinical research is considered a requirement
• Willingness to travel between different research locations within central zone
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid set-up and be an individual contributor.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and multi-tasking skills are critical.
• High level of impulse control and emotional intelligence.
• High level of attention to detail, efficient in daily tasks
• High level of competence in both written and verbal communication.
• Ability to anticipate needs, respond accordingly, provides guidance and support.
• Sound knowledge of clinical study portals for data entry
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet
• Strong leadership skills

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities of these roles include, but are not limited to:

• Ongoing training for all active research protocols and amendments
• Execution of all aspects of study visits (recruiting/screening study participants, obtaining informed consent, assessment of adverse events, medication administration, sample collection, study team assessments, data collection and entry);
• Safety monitoring and reporting of serious adverse events, protocol deviations and protocol violations according to NSHA policy and Health Canada guidelines,
• Equipment management and oversight

• Monitoring visit coordination, and consistent communication with industry liaison
• Implementation and coordination of all aspects of data collection and source documentation, as per NSHA policy and ICH/GCP guidelines,
• Coordination of services within NSHA (eg. laboratory, pharmacy, diagnostic imaging);
• Assisting with ethics submissions and other activities, as required by the study team
• Communicates with Research team, industry liaison and ethics board any pertinent adverse events, protocol violations/deviations, study status and follow up as per REB and sponsor requirements.
• Manages Case Report Forms and ensures their accuracy and completion prior to forwarding to the sponsor for verification of protocol compliance. 
• Communicates and reports across provincial research teams, as applicable

**Requirements and competencies for Licensed and Non-Licensed Research Coordinator are described below:

Qualifications for Licensed Coordinators

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Minimum of two years experience in the relevant health profession
•  Clinical research experience considered a requirement
• Registration as Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
• BLS-C (HCP) Certification required, or commitment to acquire at own expense
• Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS2) certification or willingness to obtain.
• Health Canada Division 5 certification.
• International Council for Harmonization - Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) certification for clinical trials. 
• CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or equivalent an asset
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated clinical and assessment skills related to the scope required for a particular study and patient population

Qualifications for Non-Licensed Research Coordinators

• Completion of a relevant Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a health related field is required
• Clinical research experience considered an asset
• BLS-C (HCP) Certification required, or commitment to acquire at own expense
• Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS2) certification or willingness to obtain.
• Health Canada Division 5 certification.
• International Council for Harmonization - Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) certification for clinical trials.
• Medical Terminology course preferred
• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) designation considered an asset
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated clinical and assessment skills related to the scope required for a particular study and patient population

Your Application

* Successful Applicants are required to provide a Criminal Record Check to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.  Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours of Work

Permanent Full-Time

Locations: Central Zone, Centre for Clinical Research - QEII

Salary Information

Mobile Research Coordinator, Registered Nurse

$36.33 hourly - $45.42 hourly

$70,848 annually - $88,560 annually

Mobile Research Coordinator, Licensed Practical Nurse

$34.07 hourly - $42.59 hourly

$66,445 annually - $83,056 annually

Mobile Research Coordinator Non-Licensed

$26.00 hourly - $32.51 hourly

$50,710 annually - $63,388 annually