Research Assistant

Unit SummaryResearch initiatives at Hamilton Health Sciences are committed to advancing excellence in health care through research and education to benefit the people and communities we serve. Hamilton Health Sciences Research has 450+ researchers, over 1500 research staff, and is consistently ranked within the top 5 of Canada's Top 40 Research Hospitals.Position SummaryThe purpose of the Research Assistant position is to work as part of a clinical research team to recruit participants into a clinical research study and to collect the required study data for each participant. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Identify eligible participants for various studies.Recruitment of study subjects including informed consent process, randomization and implementation of study protocol procedures.Maintain screening logs/records.Completion of Case Report Forms (CRF’s).Collection and transmission of source documents.Review of Quality Control Reports and resolution of queries.Serious adverse event reporting.Schedule follow up with study participants as per study protocol.Manage drug supply for study participants.Arrange consultations with physicians as necessary.Complete local Ethics Committee applications, renewals and study closeout applications.Maintenance of study binders and logs.Serious adverse event management and reporting.Good Clinical Practice training renewal.Host monitoring visits.Education of front line health care staff re: study protocol and procedures.Attend site initiations, investigator meeting, etc.Attend weekly study team meetings.Schedule Work HoursMonday-Friday, 37.5 hours/week.This position is temporary until March 2027. QualificationsBachelor's degree in a relevant field of study. Requires 2 years of relevant experience. Basic anatomy & physiology knowledge.Medical terminology.Problem solving and critical thinking skills.Good verbal and written communication skills.Computer and administrative skills.Clinical trial experience, Good Clinical Practicie and TCPS2 training are an assetHamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.