Research Coordinator - St. Paul's Hospital Hematology/Oncology Research Group

Established for 15 years the St Paul’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology research group specializes in investigator driven and industry sponsored clinical trials in blood disorders and blood cancers.

Three people in lab coats stand in a lab looking at a test tube

Job Summary

At St. Paul’s Hospital in Hematology/Oncology Research the primary functions of a Research
Coordinator is to coordinate all aspects of clinical trials, as outlined below. The Research
Coordinator reports to the Research Manager and Investigators in Hematology/Oncology
Research. The Research Coordinator must have a good working knowledge of the principles and
procedures of Clinical Research. This includes ensuring study conduct with adherence to ICHGCP,
FDA and Health Canada guidelines. This position is a 1-year full time contract (7.5 hours
per day and a 3-month probationary period) renewed on an annual basis.

Work Performed

The Research Coordinator’s major responsibilities include:

  • Review and self-training on active study protocols and procedures, Informed Consent Forms and site SOPs
  • Recruitment, obtaining consent, screening and enrollment of study subjects
  • Protection of subjects' rights and confidentiality
  • Data collection, entry, analysis and monitoring
  • Preparation of source worksheets, subject procedure bookings, lab kits and room booking for study visits
  • Occasionally, collection of biological samples (training will be provided)
  • Shipping of study materials and bio-specimens, as required
  • Preparation and timely submission of adverse event and serious adverse event reports
  • Investigational product accountability, receiving and dispensing
  • Ongoing support of and contact with subjects for study visit bookings, follow-ups and promotion of subject retention
  • Communication with and education of other health professionals, study subjects and their families regarding clinical trials
  • Acting as a key liaison with the Research Manager, Principal Investigator (PI), sponsors and Contract Research Organizations (CRO's)
  • Completion of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certification and shipping study samples
    Audit preparation and REB submissions
  • Maintaining safety reports, regulatory and other study-related documents
  • Meeting with study sponsors or their representatives for site-selection, site-initiation, monitoring and closeout visits


The Research Coordinator should also possess:

  • Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication, organization and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • Computer proficiency including use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Availability for some after-hours and week-end work when required

Education and Experience

  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
  • Minimum of one-year research experience. Experience in coordinating industry-sponsored clinical trials is preferred
  • Clinical trials education (GCP, Tri-Council Policy and Part C, Division 5 of the Food and Health Regulations) an asset

Please apply to Rachel Despotovic at rdespotovic1@providencehealth.bc.ca