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    Clinical Study Research Assistant - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

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    The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. 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.

    Job Description

    Union: Non-Union
    Site: Toronto Western Hospital
    Department: Rheumatology
    Reports to: Principal Investigator
    Work Model: On-Site
    Grade: D0:03
    Hours: hours per week
    Salary: $ to $ per hour
    Shifts: Monday to Friday
    Status: Temporary, full time (1 year contract)
    Closing Date: June 30, 2024

    Position Summary
    The Rheumatology Clinical Trials Unit at the Toronto Western Hospital/Schroeder Arthritis Institute is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team. We are a busy clinical trial unit with a focus on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sjogren's Syndrome trials. Working under supervision of multiple principal investigators, the Clinical Study Research Assistant will assist in the conduct of clinical trials by facilitating and coordinating daily clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study.

    Duties:
    Working under the directions of the Director of the Rheumatology Clinical Trial Unit, Clinical Research Manager and other senior research staff members, the Clinical Study Research Assistant responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Assist in study participant recruitment by identifying and screening potential subjects, obtaining informed consent, conducting pre-testing, and administering questionnaires or other data collection tools.
  • Assist in data collection and source documentation following UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines.
  • Prepare Investigator site file binders as per sponsor policies
  • Identify problems using assessment skills and report any abnormalities to the Clinical Research Coordinator
  • Conduct telephone and/or clinical recruitment interviews
  • Perform various study-related tasks during study visits, such as basic administration, collecting, processing and shipping samples according to the trial protocol, archiving close-out studies, lab kit disposal and IP destruction
  • May assist in the preparation of submissions to the Research Ethics Board
  • Execute study-related administrative tasks, including the collection of regulatory documents and ethics submissions.
  • Qualifications

  • At minimum community college diploma, or recognized equivalent, in a health related discipline
  • Bachelor's degree, or recognized equivalent, in a health related field or science-related discipline preferred
  • Minimum 3 to 6 months of related experience, clinical research experience preferred
  • Demonstrated relevant knowledge of clinical research and of human research regulations and guidelines
  • Knowledge of research regulations and guidelines (such as ICH/GCP, Tri-Council Policy, Declaration of Helsinki, FDR, CFR and Health Canada TPD as required)
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong decision-making and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work with a team and independently
  • Proficiency with MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required
  • Experience working in a health care environment preferred
  • Additional Information

    Why join UHN?
    In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

  • Competitive offer packages
  • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
  • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
  • A flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
  • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
  • Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

    All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

    UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

    Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

    All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN's mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

    UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

    We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.


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