CLINICAL TRIAL ASSISTANT

Clinical Research Study Assistant
- PK Team Full-time Department: Research Compensation: CAD 53,747
- CAD 67,184
- yearly UHN 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. New or Replacement Position: Replacement Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Department: Research Reports to: Senior Manager, CSP Shifts: Days; Staggered Start/End Times and Weekend Work Permanent Full-Time The University Health Network (UHN) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join the Correlative Studies Program as a Clinical Research Study Assistant – PK Team. The Correlative Studies Program supports advanced translational cancer research by providing comprehensive biospecimen management services, with the overarching goal of contributing to the discovery of novel cancer diagnostics and treatment strategies. Working collaboratively with our PK nursing team, the Clinical Research Study Assistant will be responsible for a range of duties, including: Coordinate with healthcare teams to conduct timed blood sampling and assessments. Facilitate the efficient flow of patients through various stages of the clinical trial Order, prepare and manage biospecimen collection kits Chart and document procedures and assessments in the patient electronic medical record (e.g., Maintain and update study documents, databases, and equipment maintenance records Apply quality assurance procedures to ensure accurate, complete, and high-quality data Interpret and adhere to applicable clinical research regulations to maintain At minimum, completion of a community college diploma in a health-related discipline, or equivalent, required A bachelor’s degree, or recognized equivalent in a health-related discipline, is preferred Experience performing venipuncture, ECG, and vital signs assessments an asset At least one (1) year experience in some or all of oncology, clinical trials, medical terminology, regulatory issues involving human subjects, an asset 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 Proficiency with MS Office software required Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system, an asset 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. Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP ) A flexible work environment Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.) Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.