Research Coordinator Non-Clinical - Department of Research

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Department of Anesthesia, Pain Management and Perioperative Medicine's (APMPM) Managing Director of Research, the Non-licensed Research Coordinator is responsible for the management and coordination of multiple clinical and non-clinical research projects within Nova Scotia Health. This includes supporting multiple principal investigators, caring for the people participating in the studies including patient recruitment and consenting, financial account management, and compliance with regulatory requirements related to documentation and data collection throughout the study period for grant-funded and industry-sponsored research studies. 

Coordinates and manages multiple clinical research studies by collaborating with investigators, research staff, and external stakeholders to implement study protocols, obtain ethics approvals, recruit and consent participants, coordinate study procedures, monitor participant safety, and ensure regulatory compliance. Oversees study operations, budgets, documentation, monitoring visits, and stakeholder communication while supporting data quality, protocol adherence, and the successful execution of clinical trials. 

About You

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

• Completion of a relevant Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Masters in a health sciences or social sciences discipline is an asset
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical trial regulatory guidelines
• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) designation considered an asset
• Relevant clinical experience considered an asset
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet
• Knowledge of bookkeeping
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated research and analytical thinking skills
• Previous experience in a relevant field preferred
• Previous research experience strongly preferred
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
   

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

•    Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
•    Approximately 5 years (2026 to 2031)

Compensation and Benefits

$28.12 - $35.15 hourly
 
 
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which include health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.