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

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

JOB TITLE:
Clinical Research Study Assistant

Job Posting #: 923543

Site:
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department:
Medical Oncology/Hematology

Reports to:
Principal Investigator

Hours:35 hours per week

Salary:
$45,682 - $57,112 annually: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Status:
Permanent Full-time

Posted Date:
August 12, 2023

Closing Date:
Until Filled

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.

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Study Assistant is an integral part of the Lung Cancer Precision Oncology Program and Medical Oncology Clinical and Research Teams.

Duties

The role requires an individual who is detailoriented and able to collect clinical data using a variety of different sources (ie. medical charts, other hospital records, molecular profiling reports, etc.), as well as data entry and reporting using electronic and paper data management systems.
The Clinical Research Study Assistant must also possess strong interpersonal skills as he/she will interact with referring clinicians, patients, other staff including research nurses and coordinators, pharmacists and drug reimbursement navigators.
The Clinical Research Study Assistant will utilize his/her effective communication skills to support client intake activities and to disseminate relevant information to our clinical & research teams.
The Clinical Research Study Assistant will support communications between Lung Group Physicians and Investigators, Clinical Fellows, Clinical Research Nurses and Coordinators, Pharmacists, Drug Reimbursement Navigators and Health Canada in all aspects relating to patient biomarker testing, treatment matching and access. S/he will act as key support staff in quality assurance practices, data collection and management for the Lung Cancer Personalized Medicine Program.
The Clinical Research Study Assistant exercises judgment and complies with clinical and research regulations and guidelines, and established policies and procedures to complete well defined tasks.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, or recognized equivalent, in a health or sciencerelated discipline
1 to 3 years of related experience preferred
Prior work experience in oncology and/or clinical research preferred
Administrative experience of organizing team meetings will be an asset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) required
Proficiency in REDCAP preferred
Strong knowledge of medical terminology required
General knowledge of research principles, concepts and techniques relating to data collection and data management
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills primarily for the purposes of exchanging and/or clarifying information and resolving problems within scope of authority
Ability to attend to detail and produce accurate, high quality work
Ability to multitask, work in a stressful environment and under pressure
Ability to demonstrate excellent organizational, time management and problem solving skills
Ability to work individually as well as part of a team

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
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, onsite 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.

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