Clinical Research Coordinator

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Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3 Job Title Clinical Research Coordinator Department Pioro Laboratory Support Division of Neurology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $4,567.04 - $5,385.67 CAD Monthly Posting End Date July 6, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date June 30, 2027 At 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 The Clinical Research Assistant will provide technical and research support for various functions and duties related to clinical research operations at the UBC Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis & Related Disorders (ALSRD) Clinic, including involvement in and support for observational studies and interventional trials. This position is situated in the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH) - UBC Vancouver campus. Working conditions consist of locked and shared office space with office furnishings and shared supplies. In addition to areas of the hospital and DMCBH, outpatient study visits take place in clinical offices/exam rooms, and research recording and communication occurs within the research office. Attendance at study progress or research meetings within the hospital or DMCBH is expected. Attendance at clinical research-related professional development training programs or webinars will be strongly encouraged. Organizational Status This position reports to the Clinical Research Manager and works in collaboration with the lead Research Coordinator and other research team members. Additional oversight may be provided by the Principal Investigator, Dr. Erik P. Pioro. The role liaises with research study participants, study site staff, UBC/VCH institutional staff, and study sponsor personnel as needed. Work Performed Research Coordination & Participant Management Coordinates protocol-related activities for single- and multi-site observational studies and clinical trials involving neurodegenerative disorders. Oversees participant lifecycle activities, including recruitment, screening, informed consent, enrollment, scheduling, retention, and follow-up. Conducts protocol-defined study procedures, assessments, clinical interviews, and physiological measurements in accordance with study requirements. Oversees study visits and procedures in accordance with protocols, procedure manuals, ethical standards, and institutional requirements. Serves as a resource to study participants and research staff by addressing study-related questions and supporting participant engagement strategies. Data Collection and Sample Management Leads data collection, entry, verification, and management activities across multiple studies, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance with study requirements. Develops and maintains study databases, tracking systems, logs, and reports to support study operations and monitoring. Oversees biospecimen collection, processing, storage, shipment, and inventory management in accordance with protocol and laboratory standards. Maintains investigational product processes, including inventory control, dispensing, accountability, reconciliation, temperature monitoring, and audit readiness. Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance data quality, operational efficiency, and study workflows. Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance Prepares and maintains regulatory and ethics documentation, including REB submissions, amendments, renewals, and essential study files and ensures compliance with study protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, institutional policies, sponsor requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. Reviews, documents, and reports adverse events, protocol deviations, and other study issues, ensuring appropriate follow-up and escalation. Supports sponsor monitoring activities, audits, inspections, and quality assurance initiatives through ongoing review and maintenance of study documentation and processes. Research Operations and Team Support Coordinates day-to-day study operations, timelines, communications, and activities among investigators, research staff, and patients/study participants. Serves as primary point of contact for sponsors, CROs, and external stakeholders, facilitating communication, issue resolution, and study progress updates. Develops and maintains study documentation, templates, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational resources to support efficient study delivery. Accountable for generating and maintaining study metrics, enrollment reports, and data summaries as needed, to sup

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