# Clinical Research Study Assistant (Research) - Toronto, Ontario
J **OB POSTING # 910610**
**Position:** **Clinical Research Study Assistant**
**Site:** Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
**Department:** Research
**Reports to:** Principal Investigator
**Hours:** 35 hours per week
**Salary:** $24.85 to $31.
07 per hour
**Status:** Temporary Full-time (1 Year contract)
**University Health Network (UHN)** is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of **Clinical Research Study Assistant** in the Research Department.
_Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning.
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**The University Health Network,** where _“above all else the needs of patients come first”_ , encompasses **Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN** . The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education.
With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “ _Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”_ , the **University Health Network (UHN)** , Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
**University Health Network (UHN)** is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto and a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.
Research across UHN's five research institutes spans the full spectrum of diseases and disciplines, including cancer, cardiovascular sciences, transplantation, neural and sensory sciences, musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation sciences, and community and population health. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.
(https://www.uhn.
ca/corporate/AboutUHN)
**Responsibilities** :
The Clinical Research Study Assistant is responsible for:
+ Assist with basic project management tasks; booking meetings, preparing agendas, recording and distributing minutes to attendees, sharing project updates with the team
+ Assist the inter-professional team in performing study specific tasks
+ Assist in the preparation of submissions to the Research Ethics Board
+ Administer in person and telephone interviews to collect basic study participant data using established criteria
+ Assist with the collection of medical documents as per approved study protocol and authorized access
+ Executes study-related administrative tasks, such as collection and maintenance of regulatory documents, ethics submissions, etc.
+ Recruitment of study participants (e.
g. identifying, screening potential participants & obtaining informed consent);collection of demographic and clinical data
+ Coordination of patient visit schedules, as per study protocol
+ Administration of study questionnaires; liaising with sponsors, external stakeholders & members of the clinical care team
+ Implementation and coordination of data collection and source documentation, as per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines; management of participant databases; execution of study-related administrative tasks, Other research related tasks may be asked of the CRSA, as applicable.
+ Implementation and coordination of data collection and source documentation, as per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines; management of participant databases; execution of study-related administrative tasks,Otherresearch related tasks may be asked of the CRSA, as applicable
+ Following established procedures & guidelines and comply with applicable regulations
+ Assist with scientific literature searches, manuscript preparation, abstract writing and conference/workshop presentation preparations, etc.
# Qualifications:
+ At a minimum of University Undergraduate degree in a health related discipline, or equivalent required
+ At minimum three (3) to six (6) months related experience,experiencein a research environment preferred
+ Experience speaking with patients/ participants
+ Project management/organizational skills
+ Experience speaking with patients/service users/participantsin a research, community, orclinical setting
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization, prioritization skills, excellent computer skills, ability to learn quickly and work independently
+ Demonstrated knowledge of applicable clinical research regulations, policies, and guidelines
+ Excellent interpersonal skills; comfortable communicating and collaborating with a range of interdisciplinary team members
+ Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail
+ Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks
+ Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
+ Proficiency with MS Office software
+ Adheres to confidentiality policy for sensitive patient data and information
+ Knowledge related to breast cancer and/or hereditary cancer risk an asset
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
If you are interested in making your contribution at UHN, please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter.
You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions.
**Posting Date: November 14, 2022 Closing Date: 30 , 2022**
For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.
UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace.
We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position.
Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.