Research Coordinator
St. Paul’s Rotary Hearing Clinic
Providence Health Care Research Institute
The Rotary Hearing Clinic at Providence Health Care Research Institute is seeking a Research Coordinator to perform a variety of activities involved in planning, coordinating and conducting research studies in the areas of Otology & Neurotology (ear and hearing disorders), Sinonasal disorders and Head and Neck disorders. Duties include patient recruitment, screening, database management and online Research Ethics Board submissions. The successful applicant will report to Dr’s. Robert Irvine and Brian Westerberg.
Work Performed
* Development of disease-specific quality of life questionnaire for patients (for instance for patients with vestibular schwannomas and for patients with benign thyroid disease).
* Development of prospective computerized database of outcomes of patients with otolaryngology disorders.
* Oversees progress of research projects, including facilitating role of medical students and residents in projects.
* Performs systematic reviews of the literature in preparation for research ethics and grant applications, and helps in writing same applications.
* Schedules research subjects and keeps account of ongoing subject involvement in projects.
* Designs, modifies and performs complex experiments and systems and/or uses technically advanced procedures and conducts complex analysis and interpretation.
* Develops and writes novel protocols and safety procedures.
* Troubleshoots equipment and systems problems.
* Manages and oversees the daily operations and finances of a laboratory or technical operation for a department, including responsibility for budget, large purchase recommendations, inventory, forecasting and maintenance of financial reports, administration of staff.
* Develops operating procedures and makes recommendation on workflow improvements.
* Oversees the progress of projects and participates in complex research activities.
* Provides instruction and training in the use of specialized techniques and equipment.
* Writes reports and assists in writing ethics and grant applications.
* Supervises, schedules and trains staff and may make recommendations with respect to hiring and providing input into staff performance.
* Operates and maintains highly specialized equipment requiring extensive training.
* Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.
Supervision Received
Will work under minimum supervision, receiving specific instructions only on unusual problems or on matters which depart significantly from established policy and procedure; will be responsible for coordinating regular meetings of the research team to ensure suitable progress of research projects.
Supervision Given
Will have supervisory responsibilities for medical students and residents involved in projects, and may have input into staff selection and performance evaluation.
Qualifications
Completion of a university degree in a relevant discipline or technical program and a minimum of four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be proficient in patient interview techniques, research subject counseling, database management and online Research Ethics Board submissions. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Please submit your cover letter and resume by 9AM November 12, 2009 to e-mail address above.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Providence Health Care Research Institute. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
- Location: SPH Vancouver
- Compensation: $46,000 - 50,000
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