Clinical Research Coordinator I - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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2 weeks ago

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Job Posting #916633

Position
:
Clinical Research Coordinator I
of positions: 1-2

Site:
Toronto General Hospital Research Institute

Department:
Thoracic Surgery

Reports to:
Clinical Research Manager or Principal Investigator

Hours: 37.5 per week

Pay Scale:
$66,573 to $83, per annum (Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy)

Status:
Permanent Full-time

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an energetic professional to fill the key role of
Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) in our Thoracic Surgery 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 1,600 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 seven 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.

The CRC I reports to the Clinical Research Manager or Principal Investigator and collaborates with Investigators and the team to assume responsibility for the designated patient management and coordination of several clinical studies, with a focus on Lung Transplant.

The
responsibilities of the CRC I will include but not limited to the following:

Recruitment of study participants (e.g. identifying, screening potential participants and obtaining informed consent);
Executing/coordinating all aspects of patient study visits as per study protocol (e.g. source documentation including adverse events and medications, administration of questionnaires, sample processing and shipping, etc.);
Implementing and coordinating all aspects of data management including data collection, data entry into CRFs, and source documentation, as per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines;
Reviewing and assessing studyrelated documents;
Contributing to study financial oversight and budgeting;
Participate in internal monitoring and quality assurance activities;
Prepare study status reports for investigators and CTTU management;
Submissions to the Research Ethics Board and other regulatory agencies as required;
Liaising with sponsors, external stakeholders and members of the clinical care team

Qualifications:

At minimum Bachelor's degree, or recognized equivalent, in a health or sciencerelated discipline
3 years clinical and/or professional experience
Up to 1 year clinical research experience, preferred
Transplant or Thoracic experience in a clinical/research setting is preferred and will be an asset
Recognized certification in clinical research (through ACRP or SoCRA e.g. CCRP) or working towards it
Knowledge of investigatordriven research processes, budgeting, contract review and mandatory reporting
Knowledge related to NIH Grants an asset
Knowledge of research regulations and guidelines, such as ICH/GCP guidelines, Tri-Council Policy, Declaration of Helsinki and FDA CFR and Health Canada TPD is mandatory
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team; selfmotivated and reliable
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Proficiency with MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Willingness to learn phlebotomy

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.

Posted Date:
March 21, 2023

Closing Date:
April 21, 2023
For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed th