Position Details
Job Number:
JR00813
Department:
Study Frey OBI 1123
Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time
Work Environment:
In-Person
Contract Duration: (If applicable)
11 months
Number of Positions:
1
Hourly Rate (Min / Max):
$34.277 - $45.7027
Schedule
Work Days:
Monday to Friday
Time of Day:
Days
Shift:
Hours - 7.5
Shift Start: (If applicable)
Application Dates
Opening Date:
2026-06-23
Closing Date:
2027-06-30
Job Description
Research Coordinator Job Description (Full-time, temporary)
PURPOSE
The Canadian Biomarker Integration Network for Depression (CAN-BIND) is a national research network led by Dr. Benicio Frey with a goal of identifying biomarkers of treatment response in major depressive disorder. We are currently seeking a full-time Research Coordinator at the St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton site to assist with recruitment and assessment of participants for a clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of using biomarkers to allocate participants to treatment with standard antidepressant medications. The ideal candidate will have a University degree in a related field, experience with recruitment of research participants, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, time management skills, organizational skills, problem solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Collaborates with PI and multidisciplinary research and health care team to recruit and assess study participants (e.g., identifies and screens potential subjects; obtains informed consent; conducts pre-testing and administers questionnaires or other data collection tools)
- Plans, implements and coordinates all aspects of data collection and source documentation, in accordance with ICH/Good Clinical Practice guidelines
- Identifies problems using assessment skills and reports any abnormalities to the PI and study team, follows up on solutions.
- Executes study-related administrative tasks, such as tracking regulatory documents, ethics submissions, payments, invoices and study medication. Keeps organized files of documents, responds to requests for information related to study documentation.
- Conducts telephone and/or clinical recruitment interviews to collect data using established criteria
- Coordinates patient visits schedule as per study protocol. Responsible for management and collection of clinical questionnaires, EEG data, and biospecimens. Responsible for scheduling study visits with clinicians.
- Executes all aspects of study visit (e.g., assessment; adverse events; monitoring of safety; medication; questionnaires; sample collection, processing and shipment of samples) according to clinical protocol. Liaises with clinical labs and pharmacy as needed. Will be trained on collection and upload of EEG data, speech data, biospecimen processing.
· Reviews and assesses study-related literature including SOPs.
· Enters data into secure database as required, liaises with study team and data manager for any concerns.
· Participates in team meetings to report on progress, and identify and resolve potential problems
Minimum Requirements
- University Degree in a related field
- Certification in Good Clinical Practice; Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans;
- Familiarity with Standard Operating Procedures for Clinical Research.
- Experience working with clients in a clinical trial setting
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Desire to acquire new knowledge and skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent computer skills
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.
