The Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest has an exciting opportunity for a

SENIOR RESEARCH COORDINATOR

Position Number: 10097

Position Type: Full Time (Up to 12 Months)

Shift Type: Day

Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours

Location: Toronto

Union: Non-Union

Date Posted: August 19, 2026

Internal Closing Date: August 26, 2026

About Us The Anne and Allan Bank Centre for Clinical Research Trials in the Rotman Research Institute of the Academy for Research and Education at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care is seeking a Phlebotomist Research Assistant. The Centre for Clinical Research Trials is a multidisciplinary specialist unit, which has been set up to design, conduct, analyse and publish clinical trials and other studies.

The Rotman Research

Institute (RRI) is a premier interdisciplinary, international centre for the study of human brain function.

Our core research themes are: Cognitive Neuroscience, Aging and Brain Health, Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases, Computational Modeling and Neuroinformatics. Our research focuses on cognitive brain functions (including memory, executive function, attention, perception, and language), both in normal aging and in the presence of diseases and conditions that affect the brain, such as Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, stroke, and traumatic brain injury.

The Rotman Research

Institute supports behavioral, neuropsychological, neuroimaging, and neurocomputational studies with state-of-the-art facilities, including eye-tracking, electroencephalography, and magnetoencephalography laboratories and a research-dedicated Siemens 3 Tesla MRI in-house at Baycrest.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Coordinates, monitors and supervises all study activities to ensure proper execution of assigned clinical research trials and to ensure that study protocols, SOPs, ICH-GCPs and regulatory requirements are met.
- Acts as a Leader by advising Research Coordinators, Research Assistants, Phlebotomists, and Safety Staff on proper trial execution based on protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements.
- Conducts Research Coordinator and Research Assistant training.
- Meets and addresses issues with study monitors, sponsors and regulatory agencies as appropriate
- Respond to queries by internal quality review team on trial conduct
- Participates in review and development of study protocols, SOPs, and internal procedures




- Analyzes and develops action plans to address Quality Control (QC)/Quality Assurance (QA) findings, including development of Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) reports
- Participates in development, revision and implementation of clinical, general and other applicable SOPs, Directives and internal procedures as required, ensuring consistency with GCP, regulatory, and/or Sponsor requirements
- Performs CRC, and RA duties if required
- Maintains adequate, accurate, complete and legible records
- Detailed review of study participant and study documentation, CRFs and source documents
- Conducts Protocol training for clinical research staff and Investigators.
- Works with QC and QA during audits and audit follow-ups
- Maintains current qualified knowledge base of clinical research methodologies and regulatory requirements (FDA, TPD, etc.)
- Performs other tasks as assigned and as training and experience allow
- Serve as primary contact for multiple studies/sites
- Prepare for and conduct study monitor visits and audits
- Serves as a liaison to physicians, investigators, patients and other staff members regarding the research process and individual protocols
- Submit and Review Institutional Review Board/Research Ethics Board documents
- Strategizes and helps troubleshoot to correct problems
- Escalates issues as needed to supervisor

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

Minimum Qualifications

- 3-5 years work experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator
- Certification as a Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA, ACRP, etc.)
- Current GCP and familiarity with Health Canada, FDA, ICH GCP regulations
- Current GCP, Health Canada Part C Division 5, IATA certifications
- Completed postsecondary degree in a science or healthcare related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of organization.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point, etc.)
- Phlebotomy certification

Required Skills

- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- Quick and eager learner
- Ability to work independently




- Strong critical thinking
- Excellent oral and written communication
- 3-5 years of experience in related field
- Working knowledge of research methodology/medical terminology
- Meticulous work ethic and attention to detail, with excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage competing demands of short and long-term projects led by numerous individuals, directing multiple varied assignments, independently coordinating and prioritizing relevant projects, tasks and responsibilities.
- Highly motivated and adaptable with an ability to take initiative and work well independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to CTU standards.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Compensation At Baycrest, we take pride in ensuring our compensation structure is internally equitable and compliant with pay equity legislation. We believe compensation should be transparent, equitable, and reflective of your experience and growth. Our salary ranges are structured to support progression, from learning the role to demonstrating full proficiency. For this position, the salary range is $66,021 to 82,526.

Your placement within the target hiring range will depend on your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, and relevant education and experience, as well as considerations such as market conditions and internal equity. The starting salary will be determined using these factors to ensure fairness and consistency across the organization.

The Rotman Research Institute is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community, and we support an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, and participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners.

We welcome applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas within our community. We are committed to fair assessment of a candidate’s abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non- traditional career paths.

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