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

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Job Posting #921074


Position
:
Clinical Research Coordinator I

Site:
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre


Department:
Research


Reports to:
Principal Investigator

Hours: 35 per week

Pay Scale:
$34.14 to $42.67 per hour (Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy)

Status:
Temporary Full-time


University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of
Clinical Research Coordinator I in our
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 groundbreaking 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.


JOB SUMMARY:


A Clinical Research Coordinator I position is available at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre / University Health Network in Toronto, Canada.

This role will encompass a variety of cancer genetics and genomics research studies in hereditary cancer early detection. Reporting to Dr.

Raymond Kim, Medical Geneticist and Medical Director - Cancer Early Detection, the Clinical Research Coordinator I collaborates with the Manager, Principal Investigator and research health care team to assume responsibility for the overall coordination and management of a variety of hereditary cancer syndrome projects.


RESPONSIBILITIES Include:

  • Identification of patients fulfilling hereditary genetic testing criteria and assist in organizing clinical genetic testing for their patients
  • Enrollment of patients into tumour profiling studies
  • Coordinating liquid biopsy studies for patients with hereditary cancer syndromes
  • Planning, implementing and coordinating all aspects of data collection, source documentation and data entry per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines
  • Assisting with implementation of universal germline genetic testing for the breast site
  • Collaborating with team members on tasks related to participant recruitment, data generation and updating
  • Coordinating with the Project Manager to execute administrative tasks, such as collection of regulatory documents, ethics submissions and general paperwork

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a health or sciencerelated field
  • Minimum of 3 years clinical and/or professional experience with 1year of clinical research experience, preferred
  • Certification as a Clinical Research Professional an asset
  • Phlebotomy certification an asset
  • Knowledge and interest in hereditary cancer genetics, genetic testing and genomic technologies, required
  • Experience with database maintenance and electronic patient record systems
  • Knowledge of clinical research principles, research regulations and IATA shipping regulations an asset
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with high attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to learn quickly, problem solve, set priorities and work independently
  • Confident in working with a variety of stakeholders and people from different disciplines
  • Strong proficiency with MS Office software, Word, Excel and Outlook
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:
June 19, 2023

Closing Date:
July 3, 2023
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 requi
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