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

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

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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._

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.

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 interprofessional 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 studyrelated 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 studyrelated 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 studyrelated administrative tasks, Other research 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, experience in a research environment preferred
Experience speaking with patients/ participants
Project management/organizational skills
Experience speaking with patients/ service users/ participants in a research, community, or clinical 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 appr