Clinical Research Study Assistant

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  • Toronto, ON
  • $53,747-67,184 per year
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Company DescriptionUHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and it's only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.Job DescriptionUnion: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Radiation Medicine Program - Clinical Research Program (CRP)
Reports to: Clinical Research Manager
Salary Range: $53,747 - $67,184 Annually
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Temporary Full-time (1-Year Contract)
Closing Date: April 24, 2026Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to work in the Radiation Medicine Program (RMP), joining our team of clinicians, scientists, and support personnel as a clinical research study assistant. The ideal candidate is well organized and able to prioritize and multitask between multiple competing duties while contributing as an effective team player.Our portfolio of studies includes investigator-initiated studies and industry-sponsored trials, which provide the opportunity to apply a wide breadth of skills and knowledge in clinical trial activities and maintenance. Our team acts as the sponsor in several multi-site trials requiring strong project management skills. This role requires patient-facing clinical experience and data management.Duties:
  • Recruit participants (e.g. identify potential participants, obtain informed consent, collect demographic)
  • Enroll participants in the study
  • Data collection, entry, verification and reporting
  • Coordination of study visits with enrollled patients
  • Supports the resolution of data queries from sponsors and issues query forms to the study team or third parties
  • 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
Qualifications
  • Community college diploma in a health-related discipline, or equivalent (required)
  • Completion of a Bachelor's degree program, or recognized equivalent in Health or Science-Related discipline, is preferred
  • Clinical Research Graduate Certificate, preferred
  • 6 months related experience in some or all of oncology is preferred
  • Demonstrated relevant clinical research knowledge
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization, prioritization skills, good computer skills, ability to learn quickly and work independently
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and attention to detail
  • Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high-quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
  • Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks
  • Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
  • Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
Additional InformationWhy 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
  • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP
) * 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, on-site 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.All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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