About Western
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the “Western Experience” – an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
About Us
Western Research provides strategic and administrative support to foster a culture of research excellence that enhances Western University’s profile on the global stage. We support our scholars through collaboration, communication, and service. Western Research supports a broad definition of research, including discovery, innovation, creativity, and artistic works.
Responsibilities
The Ethics Officer serves as the primary liaison between the REB and the researcher and their research team. The role ensures prompt processing of research protocols and conformity with Western and regulatory guidelines. The Ethics Officer provides guidance and acts as a subject matter expert regarding research ethics processes and requirements, delivering client-oriented services in support of the University’s research initiatives and endeavours. The Ethics Officer provides timely and satisfactory solutions to problems and issues arising among investigators, the Research Ethics Boards and funding or regulatory agencies.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in health sciences-related field
- Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2) Certificate
- Training or courses in ethics and clinical trial management is preferred
Experience:
- 3 years related experience in a role supporting research ethics functions and processes
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Sound knowledge of the regulations and guidelines governing clinical research and research ethics (e.g.,
- the protection of human research participants), including the Tri-Council Policy Statement, Health
- Canada regulations, ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines, USA regulations (FDA and OHRP), and
- privacy legislation
- Sound knowledge of clinical trial conduct preferably with front-line experience as a clinical trials
- coordinator
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods normally acquired through work towards a
- bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of experience and education
- Experience in interpreting regulations and methods, with an ability to analyze complex documents
- Ability to conduct critical analyses of scientific and ethical proposals, documents, and study designs
- Attention to detail, as well as the ability to listen, evaluate, and provide accurate assessment and
- judgment of varying situations is critical
- Ability to handle details with a high degree of accuracy and to organize and prioritize a high volume of
- work to meet both internal and external deadlines
- Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize with an eye to consistently producing high-quality work and
- meeting deadlines in a demanding environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence dealing with all levels of an
- organization
- Strong customer service orientation to handle enquiries and resolve issues in a diplomatic, professional
- and timely manner
- Ability to work in a fast-faced environment, meet tight deadlines and adapt to growth and change
- Advanced computer skills including spreadsheet design, word processing and database management
- Ability to conduct literature searches; synthesize information and prepare reports
- Ability to deliver presentations, and develop procedures or resources
Background Checks
While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment. Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment.
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.