JOB TITLE: Clinical Research Coordinator I (1 Position)
Job Posting #: 920485
Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Cancer Clinical Research Unit
Reports to: Clinical Research Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Wage range or Salary: $66,565 - $83, 207 per annum (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Permanent Full Time
Shifts: N/A
Posted Date: June 1, 2023
Closing Date: July 1, 2023
University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Clinical Research Coordinator I in our Cancer Clinical Research Unit.
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The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses?Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.?
Position Summary:
The Cancer Clinical Research Unit requires a Clinical Research Coordinator I to work with a PI on a new study focused on the development and evaluation of a cognitive symptom management program under its oncology research portfolio. Working under the direction of the Clinical Research Manager, the Clinical Research Coordinator I collaborates with the Investigators and health care team to assume responsibility for the overall management and coordination of oncology clinical studies.
Duties:
Responsibilities include recruitment of study participants (e.g. identify and screen potential subjects, obtain informed consent); coordination of study participant visit schedules as per study protocol; execution of all aspects of study visit (e.g. recording adverse events and concomitant medications, monitoring safety, administering questionnaires, conducting interviews). The Clinical Research Coordinator I performs source documentation and data collection according to UHN policy and ICH-GCP guidelines. Other responsibilities may include planning, implementing, and coordinating aspects of data entry (e.g. in databases or Case Report Forms) and study-related administrative tasks, such as creation and maintenance of investigator study files, ethics submissions, meeting facilitation, etc.
In addition to clinical research project activities, responsibilities include but are not limited to protocol development, research ethics board submissions, and grant funding management. The Clinical Research Coordinator I may also have the opportunity to collaborate with the PI on further grant applications, statistical analyses, and manuscript preparation.
The CRC I role is a primarily on-site position, with some flexibility for work from home as disease site clinical schedule and tasks allow and as approved by the Manager in accordance with UHN guidelines.
Qualifications:
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Bachelors degree, or recognized equivalent, in a health or science-related discipline
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Minimum three (3) years of clinical and/or professional experience
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At least one to two (1-2) years of clinical research experience
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Certification as a Clinical Research Professional (e.g. SOCRA, ACRP), preferred
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Experience with patient contact and informed consent
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Previous administration of quality of life questionnaires and cognitive batteries, preferred
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Experience with REB applications, maintenance of regulatory files, and data entry
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Demonstrate relevant clinical research funding/budgeting knowledge, preferred
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Experience with grant writing, management, and reporting, asset
- Experience with protocol and study document development, asset
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Experience with statistical analyses and manuscript preparation, asset
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Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines
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Excellent organizational and time management skills required
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Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
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Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a multitasking environment
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Able to operate effectively in an interdisciplinary team
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Strong Proficiency with MS Office software, Word, Excel, Outlook
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
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Competitive offer packages
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Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
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Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
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A flexible work environment
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Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
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Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
