JOB SUMMARY

At London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI), our teams pioneer discoveries that transform the health of adult and paediatric patients around the world. As the research institute of London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), we conduct research where patient care is delivered, working alongside patients, families, health-care providers and academic partners like Western University. We are leaders in advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and health conditions through a diverse research program that ranges from laboratory-based science to clinical trials. Our research has a global impact as we build on LHSC’s 150-year legacy of health innovation and drive forward medical breakthroughs that make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.
The London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) is seeking an experienced and motivated laboratory research individual for the role of Research Coordinator 2 within the Cancer Research Laboratories Program at Victoria Hospital. This individual will be responsible for the management, coordination, and continued development of the Cancer Biospecimen Lab (BSL). The mission of the BSL is to provide high-quality processing, management, and storage for clinical cancer research biospecimens such as blood, saliva, urine, and tumour tissue to ensure availability for immediate and future studies. The Research Coordinator 2 supports clinical and translational cancer research within the LHSCRI by processing samples and providing assistance/expertise to primary investigators in biospecimen protocol development. They also provide day-to-day oversight of all BSL activities, including management of clinical biospecimen lab data, sample curation, budgeting, ordering, shipping, and supervision of other laboratory staff.
Rate of Pay: $36.16 - 45.20
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Duration: 1 year renewable contract

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a recognized Masters or Doctorate degree in a lab-based scientific or clinical discipline OR completion of an Honours Bachelor of Science degree combined with at least 5 years experience in clinical research coordination
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent and relevant laboratory experience, including clinical sample processing experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 software tools, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Additional knowledge of and proficiency with REDCap would be an advantage
• Knowledge of budget development/monitoring and billing practices
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to organize workload and manage competing daily priorities in a busy health care and research environment
• Effective leadership and interpersonal communication skills to foster a respectful, inclusive and collaborative research environment
• Ability to collaborate with researchers, physicians, and multidisciplinary health research/health care team members
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
  Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume!
  We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca .
  As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.
  Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.

WORK/STUDY PERMIT

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee’s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC’s Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC

• Operational management and coordination of the BSL, including budget development, monitoring, billing, and quarterly reporting
• Planning, implementing, and coordinating all aspects of data collection and management related to biospecimen processing
• Biospecimen processing, annotation, storage, and curation
• Communicating and liaising with primary investigators and research coordinators to support study design, trial start up, and facilitate sample processing
• Shipping samples to national and/or international external partners
• Supervision of other laboratory staff