locations St. Paul's Hospital - Burrard North Building
time type Full time
posted on Posted 5 Days Ago
job requisition id JR16856
Job CategoryM&P - AAPSJob CategoryM&P - AAPSJob TitleResearch CoordinatorDepartmentOperation Management | Providence Health Care Research Institute | Faculty of MedicinePosting End DateApril 16, 2024
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.
Job End DateApr 30, 2025At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
Research Coordinator | Providence Research
JOB SUMMARY
The Research Coordinator will work at the direction of the leadership of Providence Research to support and enhance discovery, translational and clinical research activities within the Providence Health Care community. The primary focus of this position will be in coordinating research activities which generate synergies for the Providence research community. For example, the Research Coordinator will support research centers, labs, investigators, staff and trainees in the performance of research activities. The Research Coordinator will engage with and be responsive to research leads and their staff in operationalizing improvements in the research structure at Providence. The initial focus for the position will include managing the coordination of biobanking activities at Providence and coordination with provincial efforts. The role will provide room for growth for the successful applicant, and it is anticipated that the role will expand to include research activities beyond biobanking. The successful applicant will have exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, a high level of attention to detail, and excellent writing skills. This position is for onsite work.
Organizational Status
The Research Coordinator will report directly to the Research Director at Providence Research.
The candidate will be based at St Paul’s Hospital, a teaching hospital of the University of British Columbia in downtown Vancouver, Canada.
Work Performed
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Carelessness, lack of organization or professionalism during the performance of duties outlined could jeopardize the progress of research activities, and negatively impact funding and the reputation of the research community.
This role will work under strict confidentiality due to the nature of the data holdings. Any breach in data security would place the reputation and future of Providence Research as well as its partner organization at risk.
Accuracy is extremely important because errors in the incumbent’s work will have a significant effect on the reliability information. The release of erroneous information may have implications that affect the organization, the research community, partners and stakeholders.
Supervision Received
Works with considerable latitude under the direction of the Research Director.
Supervision Given
May provide direction to more junior employees (e.g., co-op students, research technicians) and other members of the team.
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
UBC Biosafety and Chemical Safety certificates required
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