Research Lab Coordinator (1 Year Term)

Date Posted: 11/22/2024
Req ID: 40789
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057454

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is globally recognized for developing and advancing knowledge about the interactions of physical activity and health through outstanding undergraduate and graduate education programs, cutting-edge research and the delivery of sport, recreation and high performance athletic opportunities for students, staff, faculty and community members across the three campuses. In achieving this vision, the Faculty is guided by values of integrity, respect, equity and diversity https://kpe.utoronto.ca/.

Your opportunity:

This position is in the research lab of Professor Amy Kirkham in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education and the ‘Cardiometabolic, Oncology, Diet and Exercise in Women’ (CODE-W) research centre. The lab and research centre characterize the intersection of cancer, cardiovascular, and metabolic disease in women and develop lifestyle interventions (exercise, diet, rehabilitation, etc) to prevent or ameliorate these conditions.

The Research Lab Coordinator's primary purpose is to be responsible for the maintenance or control of research-related activities,in collaboration with other team members, for two different multi-centre randomized controlled trials of lifestyle interventions in women with breast (IMPACT) and endometrial cancer (RESILIENCE). The position will assist with recruitment, screening, and scheduling of patients for study assessments performed in the lab, then assisting with data collection and tracking of study progress.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Scheduling study participants for assessments
• Collecting data during study assessments
• Disseminating and collecting research questionnaires
• Providing some care to prevent physical harm by following safety screening criteria for participants
• Tracking and collecting information on project progress
• Maintaining a database of screened and enrolled participants
• Documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures
• Exchanging information in progress meetings with the study principal investigator, other team members in Toronto and Edmonton

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Nutrition Sciences, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Physiology, Human Biology, Medicine or other closely related field that involves application to humans
• Minimum of one year of experience in research, project management, or administrative work involving humans, preferably clinical or vulnerable populations
• Experience in clinical settings (either research or healthcare) is an asset, including experience interacting with both clinicians and patients
• Strong oral and written communication, team and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, problem solving, interpersonal skills, and professional demeanor
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to work both independently, and in a team environment
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and to multi-task while remaining organized and diligent

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Communicator
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Team player

Note: This appointment is for a 1-year term, with the possibility of renewal

Closing Date: 12/03/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Grant - Term 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 05 -- $52,481. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $67,115. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.