Clin. Trial Crd

**Title**:Clinical Trial Coordinator
- Cancer Clinical Research

**Department**:Cancer Clinical Research

**Position Number**:50060198

**Hours of Work**:Temporary Full-Time Position (Approximately 12 Months); Days (0830-1630)

**Pay Band**:Band T $30.770-$34.100

**Union**:CUPE
**Location**:Kingston General Hospital Site

In accordance with Article 9.05, where the previous incumbent returns to this position within the thirty (30) day trial period this position shall be deemed not vacant and the posting will be cancelled. Should the vacancy be cancelled, applicants to this posting shall be notified.

**PRIMARY FUNCTION**:
The Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC) ensures that clinical trials are conducted efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines. The CTC is also responsible for recruitment, consenting and assisting the Investigators in conducting study participant visits, keeping study participants apprised of new study updates, research data entry/queries, processing lab samples and maintaining source documentation to its full extent.

Within this role the employee is accountable for contributing to the delivery of the Kingston Health Sciences Centre strategy. As an employee, one must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for actively promoting and supporting patient and family centered engagement and care in all we do.

**PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Screens, recruits, consents, registers study participants, assists in conducting study visits with the primary care team and liaises with internal and external customers to ensure study specific tests/procedures are completed according to the current REB approved protocol and within the required timelines
- Maintains accurate study visit worksheets and source documents of study participants from commencement to completion of study, in real-time and explains any late entries, as required, in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Develops recruitment strategies and study participant visit checklists based on study specific requirements
- Ensures study participants are kept apprised of study progress and processes throughout study. Re-directs medical care decisions to the research Investigators and the primary care team
- Facilitates assessment of study participant’s tumour response to study treatment, brings forth any issues and documents any clarifications as required
- Liaises with research sponsor agencies to ensure all necessary study supplies are received and ready to use, and meets with study monitors to resolve data discrepancies or protocol non-compliance issues (E.g. study participant not treated according to REB approved protocol, missed lab tests, etc.)

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- General Science degree (i.e. B.Sc.) including basic knowledge of Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
- Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations and basic laboratory procedures an asset
- Successful applicant must complete good clinical practice (GCP) certification and recertification as required
- A minimum of 1 year clinical research trial experience in the last 3 years in an environment involving direct research study participant care, research study participant consenting, research visit conduct and research data entry/query experience.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, with ability to set priorities appropriately.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, courteously, and tactfully and cope with emotional situations
- Ability to work independently, with limited supervision.
- Ability to manage and complete work in a multi-task, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to provide high attention to detail to ensure accuracy and adherence to project requirements including meeting multiple deadlines as specified by sponsoring agencies.
- Proven ability to attend work regularly.
- Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**:
The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.
- We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices._
- If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team._