Research Clerk

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: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Correlative Studies Program
Reports to: Senior Manager, Correlative Studies Program
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: A0:04
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $20.22 - $25.28 per hour: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Shifts: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: November 15, 2024

Position Summary

We are searching for a uniquely qualified individual to join the Cancer Clinical Research Unit (CCRU) Kit Squad in the pivotal role of Research Clerk. The CCRU Kit Squad, an integral part of the Correlative Studies Program (CSP) at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, plays a crucial role in advancing cancer research by providing centralized services for clinical trial biospecimen collection kits, general supply management, and the creation of sample collection kits for all protocols serviced by CSP.

The Research Clerk role is multifaceted, with responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:

Duties

• Fulfilling orders that are requested by clinical trial staff for patient appointments and procedures
• Monitoring and maintaining inventory, generating inventory reports, removing expired supplies, and reordering replacements as needed
• Building biospecimen collection kits
• Receiving supplies from various vendors, including the hospital shipping and receiving department
• Cleaning and organizing the work area
• Delivering kits, supplies, and shipping boxes to needed areas

• At minimum, Completion of XII (12) or a recognized equivalent required
• At minimum, six months of experience in inventory management or related experience, required
• Exceptional level of attention to detail, which must be maintained in a fast-paced environment
• One to two years of customer service experience, preferably in a hospital setting
• Experience working with inventory software (preferred)
• Experience in some or all of oncology, clinical trials, and biomedical terminology is considered an asset
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with others in assisting with the delivery of services
• Ability to remain calm and composed when dealing with difficult people or situations
• Proficiency with MS Office software is required
• Ability to meet daily physical demands of the job: push, pull, and lift moderate-weight objects (up to 30 lbs), walk, stand, and crouch for moderate periods
• Excellent attendance

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.