Clinical Research Assistant I

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada OHRI Full time

**The Ottawa Hospital: Inspired by research. Driven by compassion**
The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital and an affiliated institute of the University of Ottawa. With more than 1,700 scientists, clinician investigators, trainees, and staff, and total revenues of more than $100 million, we are one of the foremost Canadian hospital-based research institutes. We are investigating virtually every major disease and condition, with a focus on answering important health questions and translating our findings into benefits for patients and society.

Dr. Daniel McIsaac is an anesthesiologist and scientist at The Ottawa Hospital and a CIHR-funded investigator. As team leads for the Aging Innovation in Perioperative Medicine & Surgery (AIMS) Research Group, Dr. McIsaac’s research program at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute looks to improve the care and outcomes of older people who require major surgery with a special focus on frailty, health system performance, and patient-reported outcomes. AIMS is an interdisciplinary team of motivated researchers, clinicians, research staff, patient partners, and trainees who work in a collaborative and team-based environment.

The present posting is in support of Dr. McIsaac’s clinical research program, including, but not limited to the PREPARE Trial (PREPARE Trial: a parallel arm multicenter randomized trial of frailty-focused PReoperative Exercise to decrease PostoperAtive complication Rates and disability Scores) which is a multi-center clinical research study taking place at sites across Canada and the STRIVE Before Surgery Trial (a vanguard pragmatic multicenter randomized trial of Structured Training to Improve fitness in a Virtual Environment (STRIVE) before surgery).

**Job description**
- Conducting the study in accordance with the study protocol, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Screening patients for eligibility criteria using EPIC and corresponding with the Study PI.
- Ensuring proper documentation of eligibility confirmation.
- Obtaining informed consent and coordinating study visits and follow-ups with research participants, as appropriate to specific study procedures.
- Establish and coordinate logístical arrangements for research participants and recruitment activities, as appropriate to the study.
- In-person and electronic data collection (patient-reported and via EPIC) and data entry using an online data capture system (i.e., REDCap, EDC, etc.), including quality control of data for source documents.
- Verify data entered online data capture systems, study logs, and calendars to ensure data is complete and study events are organized.
- Provide tailored exercise teaching and support over the telephone to study participants.
- Perform weekly telephone calls with participants to assess adherence to the exercise program and provide modifications.
- Assist with the preparation and shipment of study materials to participants and national teams.
- Completion and maintenance of other electronic and hard-copy study documentation, as required (i.e., source documents, study binders, participant materials, essential documents, etc.).
- Take an active role in study meetings, including those with the local and national teams.

**Basic Requirements (Education/Experience)**:

- Undergraduate degree or college diploma
- 2 years of related experience
- Evidence of training certification in Tri-Council Policy Statement -2 (TCPS-2), the International Conference on Harmonization - Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP).
- Bilingualism (French and English) is mandatory.
- Some professional experience working in a clinical setting is highly valued. Experience working with older adults is considered a strong asset.
- Some clinical research knowledge relevant to the research process including obtaining informed consent, administering questionnaires, entering data, etc. is highly valued.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills required to coordinate multiple activities to meet tight or changing deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills required to deal with unexpected situations or issues.
- Ability to take direction from various sources.
- Flexible and cooperative spirit with a strong commitment to team efforts.
- Outcome-driven self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team.
- Excellent computer skills (MS Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Zoom).
- Comfort working a hybrid schedule (remote and on-site at the Civic and General Campuses).

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in a health science-related field or equivalent (kinesiology, exercise).
- Some experience working in a clinical setting.
- Evidence of clinical research training (TCPS 2 and ICH-GCP).

**Contract Details**:
This is a 1-year full-time co

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