Research Data Management Coordinator - Department of Research, Halifax

Req ID:

221903

Location:

Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department:

RSH Cardiology 1024168RastaAFTri 893262

Type of Employment:

Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Posting Closing Date:

5-Jun-26

About The Opportunity Reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI) and under the direction of the Research Project Coordinator and Research Manager, the Data Management Coordinator assists in the central data coordination for research studies within the Maritime Heart Center (MHC) Research Group. The MHC Research Group consists of approximately 25 staff who support clinical trials and research projects for Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, and Cardiac Surgeons, as well as fellows, residents, students and Affiliate Scientists. The Research Data Management Coordinator works within a collaborative Research Team environment with the Project Managers and Site Research Coordinators on Investigator Initiated studies, including local, single center projects as well as multi-centered national and international clinical trials. The candidate will monitor case report forms for completeness, conduct data quality audits, liaise with study sites regarding data queries and provide data entry guidance, produce data completeness and data quality summary reports.

We are currently seeking a data Management Coordinator who has experience working in a research setting, preferably within a health care environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound critical thinking skills, the ability to work independently and the communication skills required to foster positive relationships with collaborators. Previous experience using REDCap is preferred, as well as experience using MS Excel for data management.

Specific Accountabilities

Develop and maintain processes for tracking clinical information and timelines

Work with project team to develop data queries

Routinely run data checks and provide sites with reminder emails

Ensure confidentiality and security of patient information

Monitor data access and utilization

Troubleshoot questions from participating sites and/or forward questions to Project Manager

Prepare quarterly site payments

Data Collection and Analysis

Develop/maintain data collection forms

Collect data from participating sites and track missing data

Enter and summarize data using databases and/or spreadsheets

Develop and maintain filing systems for study documentation

Data Quality

Ensure data quality and improvement through the development of routine data checks

Provide data quality feedback for continuous quality improvement

About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Post secondary completion of related education, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be accepted (e.g. medical informatics, allied health professionals with relevant experience, science degree)

CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or CCRA (Certified Clinical Research Associate) an asset

Proficiency in use of MS Office applications (more specifically, Excel), email and internet

Ability to extract and interpret data required

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology

Effective research and analytical thinking skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Proven effective interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated time management and organizational skills

Ability to work well independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Approximately 12 months

Compensation And Benefits $27.45 - $34.32 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Employees changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.

Equal Opportunity Statement Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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