Job SummaryThis position expedites the review process and coordinates Ethics Board activities to ensure that reviews are completed in an effective and productive manner. This position ensures ethics submissions comply with university and other regulatory guidelines on ethics clearance. This position also facilitates the submission process by advising researchers on the appropriate procedures and requirements.

What you will do

- Receives submissions for ethics review.
- Determines the level of review required by the Ethics Board based on the level of risk to human participants and study design.
- Reviews submissions going through delegated review to flag potential complications, such as language issues, confidentiality concerns, compliance issues, etc.
- Contacts faculty, other researchers, or research coordinators to resolve issues and requests revisions prior to final review by the Chair or delegate.
- Conducts delegated review of specified minimal risk ethics applications, as per established standard operating procedures.
- Reviews serious adverse event reports to ensure adequate information is received.
- Coordinates monthly Board meetings.
- Plans, organizes, and directs the Board annual educational retreat.

📌 Research Ethics Coordinator (Kingston)
🏢 Queen's University
📍 Kingston