Clinical Research Project Coordinator, Division of Endocrinology
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**Job ID**
24567
**Location**
Toronto, Ontario
**Annualized Hiring Range**
$65,452 - $89,997
*Compensation commensurate with experience
**Dept/Program Name**
Translational Medicine
**Target Openings**
1
**Work Type**
Hybrid
**Hours of Work**
35.00
**FTE**
1.00
**Contract Length**
1 year, potential renewal
**Level of Police Check**
Criminal & Judicial Record
**Date Posted**
2026-10-06
**Deadline to Apply**
2026-10-16
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**Position Description**
**Employment Type:**
Temporary-Fixed-Term ('0.8 FTE), 1 year contract with potential for renewal contingent on funding
**Hours of Work:**
35 hrs per week (1.0 FTE)
**Department/ Division:**
Division of Endocrinology
The Division of Endocrinology is in search of a full-time experienced Clinical Research Project Coordinator (CRPC) to work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI), Senior Project Manager and Senior Research Coordinator to coordinate and support the day-to-day operations of Investigator initiated clinical trials in pediatric diabetes, while working synergistically and collaboratively with research team members and clinical staff.

The CRPC may also be asked to engage in other studies as part of the investigator's portfolio.
**Start Date:**
ASAP
**Description of Position:**
The Clinical Research Project Coordinator (CRPC) will primarily support the implementation of the
**EVERYONE SMART Study** , a precision medicine trial evaluating adaptive nutrition and physical activity education interventions for adolescents with type 1 diabetes.

The successful candidate will contribute to all aspects of study operations, including participant recruitment and engagement, study visits, data collection and intervention delivery.

The CRPC will receive specialized training to deliver study-related educational interventions and will work closely with participants to support engagement, adherence, and successful study participation.

In addition to supporting the EVERYONE SMART Study, the CRPC will contribute to other clinical research studies and initiatives within the Diabetes Research Program as part of the Mahmud Lab as required.

Specific study related responsibilities include, but are not limited to only these tasks:
**Here's What You'll Do:**
**Study Protocol, Standard Operating Procedures, and Regulatory Compliance**
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of study protocols, manuals of operations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements.

Ensure study activities are conducted in accordance with protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, sponsor requirements, and applicable regulations.

Support the Sr Coordinator in the coordination of study start-up, implementation, and close-out activities.

Provide regulatory and research ethics support, including preparation, submission, maintenance, amendments, annual renewals, deviations,



safety reports, and study closures for Research Ethics Board (REB) applications as required.

Prepare and maintain essential study documents, delegation logs, training records, investigator site files, and study binders.
**Participant Recruitment and Study Coordination**
In collaboration with the research team: Identify, screen, and recruit eligible study participants.

Obtain informed consent and assent in accordance with study protocols and institutional requirements.

Schedule and coordinate participant visits, assessments, investigations, and follow-up activities.

Deliver study-specific Personalized Education and Support (PES) intervention in accordance with the research protocol, training requirements, and standardized procedures
Conduct scheduled one-on-one virtual PES sessions with adolescent participants, reinforcing concepts from the e-module education programs (i.e., nutrition - PLATE and physical activity ' SPEED) according to the participant's assigned study pathway.

Utilize participant-centered communication and evidence-informed behaviour change strategies, including motivational approaches, collaborative goal setting, problem solving, and self-management support, to promote participant engagement, adherence, and retention.

Support participants in identifying barriers and facilitators to health lifestyle behaviours and study participation, and assist them in developing and reviewing individualized goals using the standardized PES framework.

Promote participant engagement, adherence, and retention through regular follow-up and supportive communication.

Monitor participant progress through scheduled PES sessions and document intervention delivery, participant engagement, goals and study-related follow-up in accordance with study procedures.

Maintain intervention fidelity by delivering PES according to the approved protocol, training materials, intervention manual and study procedures
Liaise with clinical departments, laboratories etc. to facilitate study procedures.

Serve as the primary contact for participants and families, ensuring high levels of engagement, retention, and protocol adherence.

Initiate and maintain participant study documentation.

Submit EPIC orders and coordinate protocol-required investigations.

Maintain study logs, screening logs, enrollment logs, and tracking databases.

Monitor, document, and report adverse events (AEs), responsible adverse events (SAEs), protocol deviations, and safety information in accordance with institutional and ethics requirements.

Contribute to patient engagement, knowledge translation, and dissemination activities across the Diabetes Research Program.
**Laboratory and Biospecimen Management**
Contribute to laboratory operations and biospecimen management.

Coordinate collection, processing, centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, and shipment of biological samples.

Maintain accurate laboratory records, freezer inventories, and sample tracking systems.

Coordinate shipments to collaborating institutions, central laboratories, and service providers, including international shipments.

Ensure compliance with biospecimen handling, storage, and transportation requirements.

Order and maintain study and laboratory supplies as required.
**Database and Quality Assurance**
Ensure timely and accurate source documentation, case report form completion, and database entry (e.g., REDCap database).

Perform data review, validation, quality control, and quality assurance activities.

Generate, manage, and resolve data queries.

Prepare study reports, recruitment reports, and investigator summaries.





Ensure investigator review and signature of study documentation.

Support study monitoring visits, audits, inspections, and sponsor reviews.

Maintain confidentiality and security of participant data in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
**Here's What You'll Need:**
An undergraduate degree in health sciences, education, kinesiology, nutrition, psychology, or related field.

Demonstrated experience working directly with individuals in a participant-, patient-, youth-, education-, coaching-, or health-focused setting
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build rapport and engage effectively with adolescents and families.

Ability to deliver structured educational or behavioural content in an engaging, supportive, and participant-centered manner.

Possesses current knowledge of regulations and policies governing clinical research (e.g.

Tri-council Policy Statement, ICH Guidelines, Good Clinical Practices, and Health Canada and FDA regulations)
Excellent problem-solving, organizational and time management skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.

Strong participant engagement and relationship-building skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic data collection systems.
A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives.
**Preferred**
Experience in clinical research, research coordination, program delivery, health promotion, education, coaching, mentoring, or participant support.

Familiarity with research methods, study conduct, and data collection procedures.

Interest in adolescent health, chronic disease management, lifestyle interventions, and patient education.

Demonstrate initiative, a willingness to learn and the ability to be self-directed
Function independently yet collaboratively within a team, effective team player
Academic interest and potential where you have proven skills in writing (i.e., protocols, standard operating procedures, contribution to manuscripts etc.,) and handling data (i.e., analysis, familiar with statistical software packages, graphics etc.)
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