Research Lab Coordinator (1 Year Term)

University of TorontoToronto, ON, CA

4 days ago

Salary

CAD67115 yearly

Job description

Date Posted : 11 / 22 / 2024

Req ID : 40789

Faculty / Division : Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Department : Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number : 00057454

Description : About us :

The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is globally recognized for developing and advancing knowledge about the interactions of physical activity and health through outstanding undergraduate and graduate education programs, cutting-edge research and the delivery of sport, recreation and high performance athletic opportunities for students, staff, faculty and community members across the three campuses. In achieving this vision, the Faculty is guided by values of integrity, respect, equity and diversity https : / / kpe.utoronto.ca / .

Your opportunity :

This position is in the research lab of Professor Amy Kirkham in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education and the ‘Cardiometabolic, Oncology, Diet and Exercise in Women’ (CODE-W) research centre. The lab and research centre characterize the intersection of cancer, cardiovascular, and metabolic disease in women and develop lifestyle interventions (exercise, diet, rehabilitation, etc) to prevent or ameliorate these conditions.

The Research Lab Coordinator's primary purpose is to be responsible for the maintenance or control of research-related activities,in collaboration with other team members, for two different multi-centre randomized controlled trials of lifestyle interventions in women with breast (IMPACT) and endometrial cancer (RESILIENCE). The position will assist with recruitment, screening, and scheduling of patients for study assessments performed in the lab, then assisting with data collection and tracking of study progress.

Your responsibilities will include :

Scheduling study participants for assessments
Collecting data during study assessments
Disseminating and collecting research questionnaires
Providing some care to prevent physical harm by following safety screening criteria for participants
Tracking and collecting information on project progress
Maintaining a database of screened and enrolled participants
Documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures
Exchanging information in progress meetings with the study principal investigator, other team members in Toronto and Edmonton

Essential Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Nutrition Sciences, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Physiology, Human Biology, Medicine or other closely related field that involves application to humans

Minimum of one year of experience in research, project management, or administrative work involving humans, preferably clinical or vulnerable populations

Experience in clinical settings (either research or healthcare) is an asset, including experience interacting with both clinicians and patients

Strong oral and written communication, team and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines

Strong leadership, communication, organization, problem solving, interpersonal skills, and professional demeanor

Excellent computer skills

Ability to work both independently, and in a team environment

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and to multi-task while remaining organized and diligent

To be successful in this role you will be :

Approachable

Communicator

Multi-tasker

Organized

Problem solver

Team player

Note : This appointment is for a 1-year term, with the possibility of renewal

Closing Date : 12 / 03 / 2024, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : USW

Appointment Type : Grant - Term

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone :

USW Pay Band 05 $52,481. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $67,115. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation / Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category : Research Administration & Teaching

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.