Research Coordinator Non-Licensed - Critical Care

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Critical Care Research Director and Manager of the Dalhousie Critical Care Department, the Research Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of research projects conducted within the Department of Critical Care. This coordination includes the administration of the study/clinical trials, document management, participant recruitment, data collection, chart reviews, laboratory testing, and follow up visits. They oversee the daily operation of clinical or non-clinical research within the Department of Critical Care. This includes acting as a resource and support for staff and learners (i.e., medical students, residents, and fellows) involved in research, in order to facilitate consistency within the research program. The Research Coordinator is responsible to provide clinical leadership, guidance, and support to determine the overall direction of research study activities and participant involvement in respect to the study under the direction of the Primary Investigator (PI). 

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES 

(Incumbent may perform any combination of the following duties). 

• Orient and supervise research nurses and research assistants in the conduct of the study protocol 
• Coordinate and perform study screening, recruitment, bookings, enrollments, and follow-up  
• Ensure study documentation and study files are appropriately maintained 
• Educates and updates hospital staff on study protocols 
• Obtains informed consent 
• Acts as the initial point of contact for study subjects to answer questions or address problems and follows up as appropriate 
• Participates in various hospital rounds and meetings with either the PI or the division/department 
• Obtains medical and family history as it relates to the study 
• Administers questionnaires as per the protocol 
• Responds to study subject inquiries by phone and in person 
• Manages database forms/questionnaires and ensures their accuracy and completion  
• Creates source documents 
• Reviews health records 
• Maintains documentation related to research ethics approval and monitoring 
• Monitors budgets and provides reports as required 
• Facilitates the collection of payments from the sponsor 
• Monitors study timelines 
• Confers with the PI and sponsor representatives on study progress, compliance and interpretation 
• Performs literature reviews 
• Writes reports as needed 

About You

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

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in health sciences with significant research work experience required 
• Master’s degree preferred 
• GCP and TCPS-2 Certification 
• Familiarity with patient screening and informed consent required 
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting health records an asset 
• Effective research and analytical thinking skills 
• Experience with trials, chart reviews/literature reviews an asset 
• Medical Terminology course preferred 
• Relevant clinical experience considered an asset 
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word. Access, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet 
• 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 
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and rapport-building skills 
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred 

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

Hours

• Long Assignment, Full-Time / 75 Hours Bi-weekly 
• June 2025 to June 2026, 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

$27.45 - $34.32 Hourly

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