Research Coordinator, Endocrinology Research

Company : IWK Health 

Req ID: 204169 
Department/Program: Endocrinology Research, Research Services 
Location: Halifax   
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) for 1 year x 1 position(s)
 Start Date: June 2025
Union Status: Research, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $28.2752 - $36.5359 /hour
Closing Date: June 5, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

The Pediatric Endocrinology/Diabetes/Neurology Research Group is seeking a Research Coordinator to work as part of a research team in the conduct of Clinical trials and research operation services. These trials include the TrialNet group of studies (Pathway to Prevention, LIFT), iCARE (Improving Complications in Adolescents with Type 2 diabetes through Research),MIREC Endo (Maternal Infant Research on Environmental Chemicals), CAN-DRE (Cannabinoids for Drug Resistant Epilepsy in Adults and Children); and potentially other new studies planned. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Under the direction of Drs Beth Cummings and Teresa Pinto, Richard Huntsman responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  Assist in coordination of research protocols and liaise with other study sites; Research ethics support for all studies; Organization of regulatory documents; Meet with patients and families to obtain informed consent for research studies; adhere to clinical research Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to perform study procedures including, but not limited to growth assessment, saliva sample collection, coordinate and/or perform venous blood work; Administer study-required questionnaires on a timely-basis and verify the quality of data entered by participant/families; Perform health chart reviews; Assist site lead physician(s) to report AE and SAE on timely basis; Track study participants; Book diagnostic/clinical tests, assessments and appointments for study participants; Coordination with lab for shipping of specimens; Management of Case Report Forms and source documents; Administration, scoring and recording of results for study tests; Data entry and maintenance of database; Composing and editing routine correspondence; Study Budget coordination. Research Coordinator is also responsible to participate in study-related meetings and monitoring visits. 

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours shift

Your Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in science or health field required
• Previous clinical research experience or experience in a similar role.
• Computer literacy; experience with Microsoft Office and typing skills required; database programs an asset
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work flexible hours to fulfill the responsibilities of the position
• A team player who is independent, organized and has prioritization skills.
• Sensitivity to ethical issues; ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Health Canada Division 5 required.
• TCPS 2 certification required.
• ICH-GCP certification required.
• Knowledge of research methods, and challenges pertaining to participants and their families an asset.
• Previous experience with blood work/IV in the pediatric population is an asset, but not required
• Experience with research ethics boards an asset.
• Accounting skills an asset
• Experience with research contract/legal agreement an asset.
• Knowledge of diabetes and epilepsy an asset.
• Scientific writing including grant application experience/knowledge an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Management/Non Union  bargaining  unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An  offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.