Research Operations Lead - Department of Surgery, Division of Urology - Lawson Health Research Institute

Who We Are

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.

Posting Period

Open:           April 13, 2024
Deadline:      April 26 , 2024
Non-Union
 

Job Summary

The Research Operations Lead supports the assigned research team in the conduct of clinical research studies under the direction of the Principal Investigator(s).

The Research Operations Lead provides direct supervision of assigned research staff and manages the administrative responsibilities of a research area. Interprets, implements and ensures compliance with policies, operating plans and processes.  Oversee the completion and/or facilitate REB applications and renewals, Health Canada applications, grant proposals. Ensure all institutional and regulatory requirements are met, and maintained; support monitoring visits. In collaboration with the Principal Investigator(s) forecasts, plans and prepares the areas operating budget; and ensures effective human resource allocation through recruitment, selection, training compliance and performance management.

This role liaises with research and clinical staff and external stakeholders in the conduct of research studies while ensuring compliance with the research study protocol and research policies and regulatory requirements.

 Rate of Pay:                        Commensurate with experience

Hours of Work:                     37.5 hours per week

Duration:                              12 month contract, renewable

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Principal Investigator(s) forecasts, plans and prepares the department’s operating budget
• Oversees research areas budgeting, financial reporting and accounting; insuring accurate and complete documentation and tracking
• Oversees the completion and/or facilitate REB applications and renewals, Health Canada applications, grant proposals
• Ensure all institutional and regulatory requirements are met, and maintained; support monitoring visits
• Interprets, implements and ensures compliance with policies, operating plans and processes. 
• Provides support, and direction to team members and students in their completing tasks according to project requirements
• Provides day-to-day supervision to research staff and students as assigned
• Ensures effective human resource allocation through recruitment, selection, and performance management
• Oversees and ensures the onboarding and training compliance of research staff and students
• Support and maintain development of strategic partnerships and professional networks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in relevant area of study or equivalent education and experience required
• Five years of experience in the health/research industry preferred
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and balance multiple projects to meet project deadlines.
• Experience conducting clinical research preferred
• Experience with Redcap and/or other electronic data capture systems
• Experience working in a health care setting would be an asset
• Ability to collaborate with researchers and hospital staff
• Knowledge of the phases of a research and clinical project cycle preferred
• Ability to work independently as well as in an interdisciplinary team.
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to follow processes with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well developed organizational skills with the ability to set priorities to meet deadlines for multiple projects
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Leadership, training, and mentoring skills

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

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 equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca . 

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

Immunization Requirements:

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to: 

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;  
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);  
• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated  

For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements 

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months. 

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee’s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.