Clinical Research Coordinator II

2 months ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada University Health Network Full time
Company Description

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.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Medicine
Reports to: Robert Wu
Work Model: Hybrid OR On-Site
Grade: D0:07
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $74,147.00 to $92,684.00 annually
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: July 31, 2024

Position Summary

Our research team, CHARM-COPD, is a collaboration between UHN and Sunnybrook to improve the care of patients with COPD. We are seeking a dynamic, energetic, highly motivated individual to work as a Research Coordinator. The individual will be part of a clinical research team, assisting with all aspects of ongoing and upcoming research studies to study respiratory disease.

The individual will co-ordinate investigator-initiated research studies. Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the duties listed below. The Individual must have excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask and solve problems in an independent manner.

Duties

  • Lead the project including expanding and improving recruitment through presenting to different groups, building collaboration
  • Responsible for the recruitment of study participants collaborating with the Investigator and other members of the study team and other study teams
  • Executes study related administrative tasks, including: conducting telephone and/or in-person clinical recruitment interviews, obtaining informed consent, collecting and entering data and coordinating patient visits/schedule as per study protocol.
  • Contribute to the writing of abstracts, poster presentations, peer-reviewed publications and other relevant deliverables
  • Carry out project-specific activities from project initiation to project completion. Preparation submissions to Research Ethics Boards; monitor project timelines and maintain study documentation in accordance with institutional policies and procedures
  • Contribute to the development of research study protocols, including study design and analytic procedures, amendments for research ethics boards as well as Clinical Trial Repositories
  • Assists in study administration and study management: ability to adhere to research protocol and to carry out various aspects of conducting of a research study or a clinical trial.
  • Liaise with study team members to ensure high standards of quality and optimal management of research participant care
  • Provide functional supervision to assigned personnel (i.e., research assistants, trainees and students) and assist in the training and orientation of new staff
  • Occasional off-hour (evening, weekend work) may be required. May travel between study sites, as needed
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in health services related discipline, or BSc in nursing
  • Holds recognized certification in clinical research (e.g., ACRP or SOCRA)
  • 3 to 5 years' experience in a clinical research setting, recruiting participants into multiple studies.
  • Some experience in research contract budget management
  • Research skills including chart review, use of REDCap
  • Time management skills: ability to prioritize workload and flexibility to adjust to changing work plans, schedules and deadlines
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Computer Proficiency including skills with MS office applications
  • Strong work ethic with an ability to solve problems independently.
  • Proven ability to network, build collaboration to achieve outcomes
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professional communication and healthy relationships with stakeholders, healthcare workers, staff, research participants and their caregivers
  • Data Management Coding in Python or R is an asset
Additional Information

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 )
  • 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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