Clinical Research Project Assistant

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.

The Clinical Research Project Assistant (CRPA) will work in the SickKids Liver Transplant program. The SickKids Liver Transplant program is the largest in Canada transplanting infants and children with end-stage liver failure in Ontario and across the country. The studies involve clinical research in children who have undergone liver transplantation, both at SickKids, as well as part of a number of distinct North American multi-centre consortia initiatives. The CRPA will primarily assist the Medical Director of the Liver Transplant Program (Dr. Ng) with clinical and translational research endeavors. This will involve the recruitment and follow-up of children who have undergone liver transplantation, and other projects with a pediatric hepatology and liver transplant focus.

Here's What You'll Get to Do:

• Prepare Research Ethics Board submissions.
• Prepare study case report forms and assemble packages of questionnaires.
• Check data for accuracy and completeness.
• Review and conduct health chart reviews and electronic medical records for targeted data extraction.
• Phone subjects to confirm appointments or follow-up on study requirements.
• Obtain informed consent for questionnaire-based research.
• Explain questionnaires and arrange study investigations for subjects.
• Work closely with an energetic team of physicians, clinical nurses, research coordinators and colleagues at SickKids.

Here's What You'll Need:

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in sciences, social sciences or a health-related discipline is required.
• Able to work independently and with initiative, as well as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are essential to develop good working relationships with the research team, co-investigators, Research Ethics Board and other collaborators.
• Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.

Asset:

• A Master's Degree in sciences or a health-related discipline.
• Completion of a CCRP or compatible training.
• Experience in Clinical Research.

Here's What You'll Love

• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment Type: Temporary - No Benefits, 0.20 FTE (one year contract - Casual)

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

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