Clinical Research Study Assistant

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.

Union: Non-union
Site: Toronto Western Hospital/Schroeder Arthritis Research Institute
Department: Rheumatology
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Work Model: On-site
Grade: D0:03
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary Range: $26.76 - $33.45 (to commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Temporary Full-Time (1 year contract, with possibility for extension)
Closing Date: As soon as possible

Position Summary
The Lupus Program at The Centre for Prognosis Studies in Rheumatic Diseases (CPSRD) located at Toronto Western Hospital has a focus on diagnosis, treatment and genetic factors of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and has an outstanding tradition of combining scientific rigor with practical relevance. Working under supervision of the principal investigator, the Clinical Research Study Assistant will assist in facilitating and coordinating daily study activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study.

Duties:
Working under the directions of the Director of the Lupus Program, Clinical Research Manager and other senior research staff members the Clinical Research Study Assistant responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in study participant recruitment by identifying and screening potential subjects, obtaining informed consent, conducting pre-testing, and administering questionnaires or other data collection tools.
• Assist in data collection and source documentation following UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines.
• Prepare Investigator site file binders as per sponsor policies
• Identify problems using assessment skills and report any abnormalities to the Clinical Research Manager
• Conduct telephone and/or clinical recruitment interviews
• Perform various study-related tasks during study visits, such as basic administration, data collection, collecting, processing and shipping samples according to the study protocol, archiving close-out studies, lab kit disposal
• May assist in the preparation of submissions to the Research Ethics Board
• Execute study-related administrative tasks, including study invoicing and payment tracking, and ethics submissions.

• At minimum, Community college diploma in a health-related discipline, or equivalent
• 3 to 6 months related experience, clinical research experience preferred
• Demonstrated relevant knowledge of clinical research and of human research regulations and guidelines (such as ICH/GCP, Tri-Council Policy, Declaration of Helsinki, FDR, CFR and Health Canada TPD as required)
• Experience with medical terminology preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization, prioritization skills, computer skills, ability to learn quickly and work independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong decision-making and problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and attend to details
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks
• Experience using data management software applications
• Proficiency with MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required
• Experience working in a health care environment preferred

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.

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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.