Research Ethics Coordinator

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The Research Ethics Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the assessment and review of research applications submitted to the Ottawa Health Science Network Research Ethics Board (OHSN-REB). The Research Ethics Coordinator works with Board Members, Chair (Vice-Chairs) and REB Manager to facilitate researchers to obtain and maintain ethics approval for human participant research in accordance with policies, procedures, national and international guidelines, and applicable regulations. The Research Ethics Coordinator provides support and assistance to the researchers and their teams to help facilitate the REB process.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE):

• University graduate or a combination of related training and experience
• Familiarity with clinical research environment
• Comprehensive understanding of applicable guidance, policy and regulations governing human research ethics

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent time management, customer service orientation and organizational skills required as work priorities are constantly changing.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills required to correspond with investigators, etc.
• Ability to respond in a professional manner during challenging discussions.
• Strong working knowledge of guidelines, policy, and regulations applicable to clinical research.
• Knowledge and understanding and compliance with the current Tri-Council Policy Statement Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS2), the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use – Good Clinical Practice Guideline (ICH—GCP E6(R2)), and Health Canada/U.S. Food and Drug Regulations, as applicable.
• Advanced proofreading and editing skills.

PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Extensive knowledge of word processing software (Word)
• Extensive knowledge of spreadsheet software (Excel)
• Extensive knowledge of database software (Access)
• Extensive Outlook, Office 365, SharePoint, and MS Teams
• Advanced medical terminology
• Use of general office equipment (e.g., voicemail, printers, fax machine, photocopier, scanner, Microsoft outlook and Office 365)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong working knowledge and experience in Human Research Ethics submissions and/or review requirements
• Experience working with human research ethics boards in an academic hospital environment.
• Bilingual

Please refer the Job description for details