Research & Database Coordinator (Rheumatology)
Job Summary : Coordinate database and clinical research activities for the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics.
Compensation Range : $5,365.42 – $7,709.92 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date : January 12, 2026 (applications accepted until 11 : 59 PM on this date)
Job End Date : December 31, 2026
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Work Performed
Database Coordinator :
- Coordinate database activities for Rheumatology’s REDCap instances
- Design and develop study data collection tools, in collaboration with Principal Investigators and / or study staff
- Manage user account creation, passwords, and log‑in issues
- Perform database modifications and updates
- Produce reports and perform data exports based on investigators’ requests
- Troubleshoot issues and liaise with external data‑management consultants or IT staff
- Data review, locking, query generation, and resolution
- Liaise with technical IT staff to periodically upgrade database software
Research Coordinator :
Coordinate clinical research activities for the Division of Rheumatology, including an international childhood vasculitis study and other national or local studiesSubmit and maintain research ethics approvals, renewals, and amendmentsCommunicate with collaborators and provide study updates and documents necessary for ethics, patient recruitment, and data / sample collection at 15–20 study sitesLiaise with the UILO and other institution legal departments regarding clinical study agreements and budgetsCoordinate and balance complex schedules to arrange study team meetings and meetings with collaborators; generate agendas, distribute materials, and document minutesParticipate in hiring and supervision of research assistants and / or undergraduate co‑op students to carry out research studies in the clinicsMinimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, pharmacy, computer science); at least two years’ experience in clinical research or data management, as coordinator, administrator, or research assistant (or equivalent combination of education and experience). One to three years of recent data‑management experience is preferred.Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including those in conflict with one’s ownDemonstrated commitment to enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion awareness and skillsKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Strong knowledge of web‑based clinical data management software (REDCap preferred)Ability to develop and work with large clinical databases, including data cleaning and analysis using statistical software (SAS, STATA, R, or similar)Effective verbal and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills; ability to work collegially within a teamCritical thinking and understanding of complex data‑management principlesAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a team environmentAbility to prioritize and meet deadlines amid concurrent projectsAttention to detail and commitment to data accuracy#J-18808-Ljbffr