Clinical Research Assistant

Clinical Research Assistant, NeoBrainLab (Neonatal Neurology)

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The Clinical Research Assistant will be responsible for the set up, recruitment, screening, and accrual of neonates into the clinical trial, collecting and documenting patient information pertinent to the studies in the patient record, as well as, the clinical research files, as well as organizing and helping for research tests (including brain MRI, echocardiography, eye exam, etc). The Clinical Research Assistant will also coordinate the follow-up care of the patient to ensure protocol compliance.

As noted above, data management is an essential part of this position. The Clinical Research Assistant will submit appropriate data and case report forms completed in a timely manner. Previous knowledge in running randomized trials is an asset.

Research is about trying to find optimal management for neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.

**GENERAL DUTIES**:

- Helps with multicenter agreement and approvals
- Creates case report forms and Redcap database, update them, collect data;
- Screens patients for eligibility for inclusion in randomized study that is ongoing in the NICU and obtain consent for study;
- Maintains log book and database (RedCap) of asphyxiated newborns referred to the NICU for possible hypothermia;
- Fills in adverse event forms, collect data;
- Oversees care to assure protocol adherence is maintained by staff, serve internally as a resource for nursing, medical staff and research staff;
- Involved in providing staff education as needed for participation in particular research activities;
- Provides staff education on general clinical trial information;
- Provides patient/parent education in daily practice;
- Responsible for collection and documentation of research data for designated patients.
- Provide direct care to research patients, including coordination of appointments and follow-up, assistance for research medical tests (brain MRI, cardiac echo, MRI, eye exam, vital signs assessment, blood testing,), drug administration, etc.
- Monitors care of patients in accordance with research protocols and Good Clinical Practices and takes action to assure that patient care is delivered in accordance with policies of the particular care setting.
- Obtains the require training for Good Clinical Practice, RedCAP use, ethics training by the Tri-Council Course on Research Ethics, etc.
- Helps with trial overseas

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- DEC in sciences or a related field;
- Minimum 1 year of clinical research experience;
- Bilingual: French and English spoken and written;
- Effective communication, good organization/time management skills and ability to work in a team environment;
- Must be self-directed, proactive, trustworthy and possess a strong initiative to work independently;
- Autonomous, flexible sense of ethics and good judgment;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Excellent organization, ability to multitasks and prioritize time-sensitive issues ;
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Redcap, Endnote, CommonCV, Nagano;
- **Previous knowledge of running randomized trials from beginning to the end is an asset.**

Knowledge of international, federal and provincial laws and regulations governing clinical research (ICH- GCP) is an asset.

**To apply: please submit a cover letter, complete CV and two reference letters**

Type d'emploi : Temps plein

Salaire : 21,00$ à 28,00$ par heure

Avantages:

- Assurance Dentaire
- Assurance Maladie Complémentaire
- Assurance Vision
- Congés de Vacances et Compensatoires

Horaires de travail:

- Du Lundi au Vendredi

Mesures COVID-19:
Masks obligatory in the hospital setting

Formation:

- Baccalauréat (Souhaité)

Lieu du poste : Un seul lieu de travail