Junior Data Coordinator in Vancouver

The Digital Solutions Junior Data Coordinator contributes to the development, implementation and support of health research studies and research data platforms and solutions for the Faculty of Medicine research community. Reporting to the Team Lead, Data Management, the Digital Solutions Junior Data Coordinator will be an integral part of the team by managing, developing, maintaining and enhancing data operations for the Faculty of Medicine.

This position sits within the Advanced Data & Analytics portfolio in Digital Solutions Group to support clinical researchers and research groups within the UBC and Health sector research communities. This position reports to the Team Lead, Data Management and requires extensive contact with faculty, staff, and students.

Work Performed:

• Responsible for the development of electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs) for small-scale projects, and assisting the Data Management team with large-scale projects in alignment with Data Management best practices, study protocol guidelines, and established principles.
• Participates in developing and writing portions of educational training materials with support by supervisor and/or team members.
• Delivers training sessions, workshops, and educational materials to support the research community in effectively using data platforms, tools, and best practices in data management.
• Documents project modifications, troubleshooting steps, end-user support, meeting notes and system changes for review by supervisors and/or end-users.
• Assists the Data Management team in performing security and audit checks for research projects including project archiving activities.
• Monitors ticket system and assists users with troubleshooting and resolving service desk inquiries related to electronic data capture (EDC) platforms, data management, and research data tools.
• Provides entry-level research data management and technical support for research data projects across data management platforms.
• Assists with database support across FoM EDC platforms including coding of instruments, programming conditional logic and validation checks.
• Follows best practices for maintaining data in a secure environment.
• Maintains and updates FoM ResTech website.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of one year of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Minimal clinical research knowledge required.
• Some experience developing research studies and databases using software for clinical research (such as REDCap, Qualtrics, OpenSpecimen or similar).
• Understanding of the academic research process and health research regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Some experience with implementing and conducting training programs for staff.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong problem analysis and solution design skills.
• Able to multi-task and deliver multiple assignments in a fast-paced and changing environment.