Research chemist Jobs in Kelowna, BC

Interior Health is hiring a permanent full-time Coordinator, Clinical Research who is passionate about making a difference in healthcare.

Location : This position is located at Kelowna General Hospital

What we offer :

• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training / education
• Employer paid vacation
• Medical Service Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Work-life balance
• May be eligible to contribute to MPP

Salary range for the position is $74,618 to $107,264. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How will you create an impact :

The Coordinator, Clinical Research is a specialized research professional that works under the oversight of the Principal Investigator (PI) within individual studies and reports to the Manager, Clinical Research. The Coordinator performs multiple functions in a complex and dynamic work environment including acting as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff and the operational liaison for other research organizations, funding agencies, and regulating bodies.

The Coordinator has a key role in developing the plan for new clinical trials in terms of determining budget and operational planning (e.g., liaison with IH clinical department staff, space requirements, and physicians). The Coordinator supports, facilitates, and organizes daily clinical trial and study participant activities and plays a critical role in study conduct. The Coordinator screens, enrolls, and follows study subjects, ensuring protocol compliance and close monitoring while the subjects are on study. In addition, the Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that data is submitted on a timely basis; source documentation is accurate and complete; and all ethical and regulatory requirements are met. Data management responsibilities include : the collection, analysis, confidentiality, and quality assurance review of study participant clinical and research data. By performing these duties, the Coordinator works with the PI and study team / vendors to ensure the successful conduct of regulatory-compliant and ethically sound studies.

In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to your manager or supervisor immediately.

What will you work on :

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces.

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and / or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).