Clinical Research Project Coordinator - Division of Adolescent Medicine

About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

The Clinical Research Project Coordinator will work closely with research and clinical team members in the Division of Adolescent Medicine, including the Clinical Research Project Manager and Principal Investigator, Dr. Alene Toulany, to support the day-to-day operations of a broad range of adolescent health related clinical research and trials using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Research projects will focus on a range of adolescent health topics, such as substance use, eating disorders, sexual and reproductive health, transition to adult care, and the impact of digital technologies and social media on youth health and well-being.

This position supports research activities across all stages of the research process, including study planning and start-up, participant recruitment and informed consent, coordination and conduct of clinical research studies and clinical trials, data collection and analysis, knowledge mobilization, and grant and manuscript development. The role also involves engaging youth partners throughout the research process.

Here's What You'll Get To Do:

• Support Research Ethics Board submissions, including amendments and renewals.

• Develop and maintain study materials, including recruitment materials, consent forms, data collection tools (e.g., interview guides and questionnaires), and study documentation.

• Facilitate participant recruitment and enrollment activities, including screening, obtaining informed consent, coordinating study participation and supporting participant retention.

• Coordinate study visits and procedures for clinical research studies and clinical trials in accordance with study protocols.

• Assist with clinical trial operations, including maintenance of study records, protocol implementation, data quality activities, and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Support semi-structured interviews, including participant scheduling, transcript preparation, coding, and qualitative data analyses.

• Support quantitative research activities, including data entry, data management, basic statistical analyses, and preparation of reports.

• Assist with evidence synthesis activities (e.g., narrative, systematic and scoping reviews).

• Collaborate with youth, caregivers, and community partners to promote meaningful youth engagement across all stages of the research process, including study design, implementation, and dissemination.

• Provide administrative support for grant and/or manuscript preparation, including preparing tables and figures, and formatting for submission.

• Contribute to ongoing project coordination and other research-related activities as needed.

Here's What You'll Need:

• Master's degree in sciences or a health-related discipline.

• Previous experience supporting qualitative research studies, including semi-structured interviews, coding, and qualitative data analysis, is required.

• Previous experience supporting quantitative research activities, including data management, basic statistical analysis, and working with datasets in Microsoft Excel, is required.

• Previous experience supporting clinical trials, including participant recruitment and screening, informed consent, study conduct, data collection, regulatory documentation, and protocol implementation, is required.

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), clinical trial regulations, and research ethics requirements is required.

• Knowledge of the basic principles of youth engagement in research.

• Ability to function independently yet collaboratively within a team.

• Effective communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and organizational skills.

• Experience with qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo) is considered an asset.

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and literature databases (e.g., MEDLINE/PubMed).

• Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.

• Previous experience engaging youth as research partners, including supporting advisory or integrated knowledge translation panels or co-creation approaches, is an asset.

• Experience supporting evidence synthesis projects is considered an asset.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.

Here's what you'll love

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.

• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.

• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment Class: 1 year contract (1.0 FTE and 35 hours/week)

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Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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