Research Coordinator - Department Of Anesthesia - Temporary Full Time (2023-4122023)

Sunnybrook Research Institute – Research Coordinator

Temporary Full time, 1 year employment term with possibility of renewal

Time: 37.5 hours/week (Monday – Friday 8am-4pm)

The Sunnybrook Research Institute is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and experienced individual to work in a fast-paced clinical research environment in the Department of Anesthesia. The successful incumbent will work directly with the Research Manager and Principal Investigators to assist in the SAVE-ICU study and other perioperative studies operations.

SAVE-ICU is a CIHR funded multicentre clinical trial enrolling critically ill patients. This trial compares two different sedative medications for ventilated patients. The main responsibilities for this trial is screening participants for eligibility using both electronic health records and patient paper chart, conducting informed consent discussions with substitute decision makers, and liaising with research staff (i.e., study MDs, anesthesia technicians, etc.). As per all intensive care unit trials, you also will be required to intermittently enter ICU units to review patient paper charts, which are located outside the patient’s room and to wear an appropriate face mask as per hospital policy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Protect and maintain participant confidentiality at all times.
• Interact with a variety of patients: intensive care, trauma, cardiac.
• Maintain research databases and perform audits to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Prepare study documents, data collection forms, and database development.
• Assist with literature searches, data analysis, abstracts, posters and manuscript preparation.
• Perform other administrative tasks as necessary.
• Prepare REB applications for submission.
• Maintain ongoing professional communication with staff (doctors, fellows, residents, and coworkers) in order to help maintain comprehensive patient care.
• Assist in the development of guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with patient screening, recruitment and consent.
• Perform study outcome assessments (in person and follow-up phone calls), handle necessary paperwork, data abstraction and data entry.

Skills And Qualifications

• Experience with Health Canada studies is an asset.
• Self-directed and detail-oriented.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail with capacity to manage multiple responsibilities in a timely manner.
• BSc in a health related discipline. MSc/PhD/MD is an asset.
• Trained in TCPS2, Division 5, and ICH GCP training.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) with ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• 2+ years of clinical research experience (critical care experience would be a welcome).
• Strong computer skills and competence with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and statistical programs (SPSS).

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

We thank you in advance for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Sunnybrook, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.