Clinical Research Project Assistant, Target Kids

6 months ago


Toronto, Canada SickKids Full time

**About SickKids**:
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

**Position Description**:
**TARGet Kids Research Assistant**

**Brief description of the project**:
**Here's what you'll get to do**:
The RA will be recruiting participants from a practice site located in Etobicoke, Ontario. Daily travel to the clinic site will be required, and travel to The Hospital for Sick Children in downtown Toronto will be required at least once per month.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- v Explaining the study and study requirements to potential study participants and their parents
- v Obtaining informed consent to enroll children in clinical research studies
- v Explaining and distributing questionnaire packages to parents/participants, collecting completed questionnaires, and doing anthropometric assessments on children and their parents
- v Recruiting participants
- v Performing venipuncture
- v Safe handling and storing of collected samples
- v Managing data and specimens in a safe, organized manner
- v Maintaining accurate records of patient's visits and data collected
- v Ensuring safe transfer/transportation of data to the hospital from the offsite clinic as needed
- v Creating standard operating procedures
- v Training new staff
- v Contributing positively to the clinic environment, liaising with pediatricians and other research staff members

**Qualifications and Skills**:
v University degree in Health Science or a related field of study- v Phlebotomy certification required- v Recent phlebotomy experience is required, with experience in pediatric phlebotomy an asset.- v MLA/T, OSMT or CSMLS certification an assetv Previous Clinical Trials or related research experience required

v Excellent knowledge of Good Clinical Practice

v SoCRA or ACRP certification an asset

v Processing and shipping of biological specimen training an asset

v Familiarity with e-CRF programs is beneficial
- v Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills as a member of a high-functioning team- v Excellent oral and written communication skills- v Demonstrated analytic and problem solving skills with the ability to provide close attention to detail- v Must be computer literate (good typing skills and demonstrated proficiency of computer software programs such as MS Office)- v Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize work effectively and meet multiple deadlines**1 year contract with possibility of renewal; modified benefits**

**Our Commitment to Diversity**:
The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.

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