Research Approvals Officer

Job ID
76860
Type
Employment
Open Date
Deadline Date
Institution Overview

Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) is the research institute of London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London. As one of Canada’s top ten research institutes, we are committed to furthering scientific knowledge to advance health care around the world.

The Research Approval team makes determinations of institutional requirements for research authorization and liaises with multiple stakeholders in support of research approval processes. Reporting to the Manager, Research Approval and Contracts, The Research Approval Officer undertakes all elements of Lawson’s research approval process ensuring efficiency, adherence to the compliance framework, and client service. The Research Approval Officer reviews research studies to assign approval requirements, liaises with stakeholders, acts as a system administrator of the Lawson research approval software tools, implements system improvements and develops documentation, and ensures user training tools and support.

Rate of Pay
Commensurate with experience
Hours of Work
37.5 hours per week
Job Description

Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) is the research institute of London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London. As one of Canada’s top ten research institutes, we are committed to furthering scientific knowledge to advance health care around the world.

The Research Approval team makes determinations of institutional requirements for research authorization and liaises with multiple stakeholders in support of research approval processes. Reporting to the Manager, Research Approval and Contracts, The Research Approval Officer undertakes all elements of Lawson’s research approval process ensuring efficiency, adherence to the compliance framework, and client service. The Research Approval Officer reviews research studies to assign approval requirements, liaises with stakeholders, acts as a system administrator of the Lawson research approval software tools, implements system improvements and develops documentation, and ensures user training tools and support.

For more information, please see the full posting. To apply, please visit the London Health Sciences Centre’s Careers website (Job ID: 76860).

Qualifications

Successful completion of a Degree in Clinical Research or Biomedical Sciences. Equivalent experience and
education will be considered.
• 3 years recent, related experience
• ACRP or SoCRA Certification preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of business processes, organizational and time management skills with exceptional
attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of clinical research in a hospital environment
• Computer software experience including databases, Microsoft Office, and e-filing
• Experience in data entry and/or report creation
• Experience with database management preferred
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including ability to support approval process software
users
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing  persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable.

As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that an internal reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.