Research Ethics Coordinator
Organization: Ontario Cancer Research Ethics Board (OCREB)
Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada
Job Type: Hybrid (1 day per week on-site)
Status: Full-time, Permanent
Position Summary:
The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is seeking an experienced professional to fill the key role of Research Ethics Coordinator (REC) for its Ontario Cancer Research Ethics Board (OCREB) program. The REC is integral to the operations of OCREB and serves as the primary liaison between OCREB and the research teams. This position is permanent, full-time.
The REC is a key administrative position and is responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects for the submission, review, revision and approval of research protocols within OCREB via an online system. The Coordinator must be familiar with the most recent ethical standards as captured in the Tri-Council Policy statement and be able to communicate effectively with OCREB members, researchers, research coordinators and other staff at institutions throughout Ontario, as well as with other external stakeholders in the broader research community such as study sponsors and regulatory bodies such as Health Canada. The REC supports the OCREB Chair, Vice-Chairs and members and reports to the Research Ethics Manager. This is a hybrid working environment with anticipated on-site once a week.