Clinical Research Analyst

The University Health Network (UHN), 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, 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.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Infectious Diseases
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: D0:05
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $ 31.86 - $ 39.83 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Temporary Full Time (1 year with the possibility of renewal)
Closing Date: October 31, 2024

Position Summary

We are seeking a Clinical Research Analyst to assist with conducting clinical research on people living with HIV and other infectious diseases. As part of a team performing similar work and under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Clinical Research Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the administration and coordination of clinical research studies. The ideal candidate must be patient-oriented and demonstrate comfort interacting with the marginalized and historically disadvantaged populations.

Duties:

• Recruit study participants by identifying, screening, and obtaining informed consent as per study protocols
• Plan, coordinate and implement all aspects of study visits, including daily scheduling, conducting face-to-face and telephone interviews with study participants, documentation of adverse events etc.
• Manage study databases, and perform data entry from health records or other sources as per approved study protocols and authorized access
• Review and assess study-related documents
• Execute study-related administrative tasks such as collection and maintenance of regulatory documents, ethics submissions, filing study documents, completion of relevant study CRFs, logs, trackers, etc. in paper and electronic formats
• Compile status reports and prepare materials for presentation, publication and/or grants
• Liaise with members of the clinical care team, sponsors and external stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree, or recognized equivalent, in a health-related or science-related discipline
• 1 to 2 years of related professional experience; clinical research experience preferred
• Experience using data management software applications such as REDCap preferred
• Research recruitment and Research Ethics Board experiences are strong assets
• Knowledge of research regulations and guidelines, such as ICH/GCP, Tri-Council Policy, Declaration of Helsinki, FDA CFR, and Health Canada TPD preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner
• Possess problem-solving skills with the ability to learn quickly and work well independently, as well as part of a team
• Excellent listening and conflict resolution skills; demonstrate attention to detail
• Superior organizational and time management skills
• 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
• Proficiency with MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.