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

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Description

JOB TITLE - Clinical Research Study Assistant

Job Posting #: 928851

Union:
Non-Union

Site:
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department:
Department of Medical Oncology & Hematology

Reports to:
Senior Research Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary:
$50, 669 - $63, 336 per annum. To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Status:
Permanent Full-time

Posted Date:
February 9, 2024

Closing Date:
March 10, 2024

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

This clinical research position is within the McCain Centre for Pancreatic Cancer, HPB Oncology Research at Princess Margaret Cancer CentreOur portfolio includes epidemiological, translational and clinical research led by a multidisciplinary group of clinician scientists.

Our focus on genomics, biomarkers and novel therapeutics make this an exciting position for research personnel with basic/translational and clinical knowledge and interests.

This position offers an exciting entry-level research opportunity for an extremely organized, highly motivated, detail-oriented and hard-working individual, who possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, and will enjoy the challenge of learning from and working with an interdisciplinary research team.

The focus of this position will be primarily prospective data abstraction in the pancreatic cancer setting.

Duties
As a Clinical Research Study Assistant, under the supervision of the program managers and other team members, you will be responsible for:

Data collection, entry, verification and reporting
Enters medical data from health records or other sources, as per approved study protocol and authorized access into electronic data capture (EDC) systems for example Redcap, Medidata, etc.
Identifies and logs protocol and SOP deviations
Supports resolution of data queries from sponsors and issues query forms to study team or thirdparties
Supports the reporting of events to Research Ethics Board as needed (Privacy incidents and Serious Adverse Events (SAE))
Prepares submissions (amendments, reportable events, annual renewals, study closures) to Research Ethics Board (REB)
Executes studyrelated administrative tasks, such as collection and maintenance of regulatory documents, ethics submissions, protocols, staff training and delegation logs in paper and electronic format

Qualifications

Community college diploma in a healthrelated discipline, or equivalent (required)
At least (3) three months of related experience, clinical research experience preferred
Bachelor's degree in a health/science discipline, or equivalent (preferred)
Clinical Research Graduate Certificate (preferred)
Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines
Strong organizational and problemsolving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly motivated, with the ability to set priorities and work well independently and as part of a multidisciplinary 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.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclus