Clinical Research Assistant II

6 days ago


Ottawa, Canada OHRI Full time $25

Dr. Daniel McIsaac is an anesthesiologist and scientist at The Ottawa Hospital and a CIHR-funded investigator. As team lead 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. Under the supervision of Dr. Daniel McIsaac, the Clinical Research Assistant II (CRAII) will help support various studies including CIHR-funded trials of virtually supported, home-based prehabilitation programs (exercise, nutrition, counselling) for adults preparing for surgery. The main role of the CRAII is that of a “prehab coach”. However, the role also includes involvement in additional trials, such as an observational study involving adults going for surgery.

The prospective hire will be responsible for the following tasks, as well as support other AIMS projects and team goals:

  • Screen patient for eligibility into clinical trials.
  • Obtain informed consent from patients.
  • Teach and prescribe exercise and nutrition as part of the study intervention.
  • Data collection and entry via questionnaires and chart review.
  • Phone patients weekly to encourage them through their exercise/nutrition program and to offer modifications.
  • Be present several times a week during the “live” video-based group sessions to monitor safety.
  • Prioritize and manage time effectively to coordinate competing tasks, activities, and the oversight of study staff to meet tight or changing deadlines.
  • The successful candidate will be expected to work both onsite and remotely from home, as required. For example, oversee study activities in-hospital at both campuses.

Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):

Education/Certifications:

  • Secondary diploma
  • Evidence of training certification in Tri-Council Policy Statement -2 (TCPS-2), the International Conference on Harmonization – Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP), and Health Canada Division 5 – Drugs for Clinical Trials Involving Human Subjects
  • Bilingualism (French and English) is strongly preferred.

Employment Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in clinical research environment.
  • Experience supporting investigator-initiated clinical trials and/or multi-centre trials, including recruitment, consent, data collection.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as both part of an interdisciplinary team and independently.

Personal Qualities:

  • 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.

Other Skills/Qualifications:

  • Excellent computer skills (MS Teams, Zoom, 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
  • Experience with exercise and nutrition support.
  • Experience using REDCap and/or the Ottawa Method Centre’s Electronic Data Capture System for data management and data collection.
  • Proficiency with The Ottawa Hospital’s EPIC medical record, including establishing participant identification and screening processes, is considered a strong asset.

Compensation Pay Range:
Min: $25.212/hr - Max: $33.615/hr

Comments to Applicant:
Please provide your CV and a cover letter to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position listed.

Contact Info:
Name: Keely Barnes
Title: Clinical Research Associate
Program: AIMS Research Group – Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute



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