Clinical Research Coordinator

Date Posted: 09/11/2026
Req ID: 50127
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00060049
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

Your opportunity:

The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology is among the oldest in North America. We offer training in pharmacology and toxicology to both undergraduate and graduate students who may subsequently go on to exciting research, regulatory and administrative careers in academic, industrial, and healthcare provision settings. We also provide training to professional programs such as Medicine and Pharmacy.

As the Clinical Research Coordinator, you will assist with participant recruitment, consent, scheduling, and testing to determine study eligibility. Drawing on your strong organizational skills and attention to detail, you will ensure that data and biosamples are accurately collected, coded, and maintained in accordance with research ethics and institutional standards. Your ability to communicate effectively and provide supportive interactions with participants will contribute to the smooth and ethical execution of study activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering presentations and posting advertisements to recruit study participants
• Determining participant eligibility against study criteria, preparing consent forms and organizing study materials
• Scheduling and conducting participant assessments in English, Mandarin, or Cantonese while traveling to participant locations as required to conduct study visits or collect samples and materials
• Maintaining research databases and records, ensuring that all information is accurately coded, entered, and stored in compliance with confidentiality and research integrity standards
• Handling biosamples and assisting with the collection, labeling, and transport of biological materials in accordance with safety and research protocols
• Resolving issues that arise during test administration and escalating concerns to the Principal Investigator or senior research staff as required

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working with older adults in a research or clinical study setting
• Demonstrated experience conducting participant testing and assessments in accordance with research protocols and ethical standards
• Experience preparing consent forms using templates
• Demonstrated experience maintaining research databases and records including accurate data entry, coding of quantitative research data, and generating reports
• Experience taking and distributing meeting minutes
• Experience handling sensitive or confidential participant information in compliance with research ethics guidelines
• Strong verbal and written proficiency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to accuracy and detail
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Willingness and ability to travel to various participant locations within Ontario as needed

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Insightful
• Meticulous
• Organized
• Team player

We are recruiting for 2 positions, that are both grant-funded, 1- year terms.

Closing Date: 09/28/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 08 -- $63,963. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $81,797. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Callum Ferguson

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.