Research Coordinator

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Job Summary
The research coordinator will collaborate with members of the Collaboration for Outcomes Research and Evaluation(CORE) within the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences by participating in the design, coordination, and execution of projects related to the field of Health Economics and Epidemiology.

The incumbent will provide coordination support for CORE’s research activities, and will be responsible for assisting with the development of research protocols, coordinating the collection of data and research sites, the entry of data, and will coordinate the analysis of data and writing of research findings. Major responsibilities include but are not limited to: identifying, developing, preparing and coordinating research grant and academic proposals, letters of intent, background documentation, research program rationales, ethics submissions, data access requests, scientific reports, and other documents as required.

Organizational Status
The Collaboration for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE) investigates methods to improve health-care related outcomes to drug therapy and other health technologies through the application of research, education and practice enhancement strategies. The incumbent will work with CORE’s multi-disciplinary team of researchers and associated principal investigators.

Work Performed

Consequence of Error/Judgement
The position requires the exercise of judgment in the preparation of ethics proposals, grants and manuscripts for research projects. This incumbent receives general supervision and exercises judgment regarding the completion of assigned tasks.

The incumbent will be required to maintain good academic judgment and will need to function within ethical standards. Judgment in this regard includes such things as taking appropriate measures to ensure the confidentiality of sensitive data is preserved, not using coercion to enroll a potential participant in a study and making sure that consent is truly "informed", and that all necessary ethics approval and certification is in place. The consequences of unethical conduct would reflect on the principal investigator and all those associated. Error would also be associated with the loss of investigator productivity, as well the potential loss of renewal grant funding.

Supervision Received

This position will report directly to Dr. Larry Lynd

Supervision Given
The research coordinator may be involved in the supervision of students and technicians.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

University degree in Health Sciences or relevant discipline plus minimum of two years of related experience. Experience in epidemiology with a micro/health economics background is preferred; Demonstrated experience in research and statistical analysis in basic epidemiology; Experience with publications, grant writing, and the preparation of data access requests preferred. Computer experience required. Detail oriented, effective oral and written communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills; Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Experience in qualitative research methods would be an asset.