Position: Clinical Research Coordinator I
Job Posting #920887
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Movement Disorders Clinic
Reports to: Clinical Research Manager and Principal Investigator
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary:$34.14 to $42.67 per hour (salary commensurate with candidate experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy)
Status: Permanent Full Time
Shifts: N/A
Posted Date: June 08, 2023
Closing Date: July 08, 2023
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Position Summary
We are looking to welcome a highly motivated professional with a courteous manner to join our research team at the Movement Disorders Clinic. The successful candidate will support ongoing study activities in our clinical research on Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and other neurological conditions.
Working under the direction of the Clinical Research Manager and Principal Investigator, the Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) will collaborate with the study team to manage and coordinate multiple studies. This CRC I role is predominantly an on-site position.
Duties
Responsibilities of the position include, but may not be limited to:
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Recruitment of study participants (e.g. identifying, screening potential participants & obtaining informed consent)
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Coordinating complex patient visit schedules as per study protocol
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Planning, implementing, and coordinating all aspects of study visits including scheduling patient visits, arranging & uploading imaging scans, assisting with lumbar punctures & skin biopsies, documentation of adverse events & concomitant medications, administration of neuropsychological & cognitive questionnaires, sample collection, sample processing & shipping according to study protocol &, etc.
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Implementing and coordinating all aspects of data collection and source documentation as per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines
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Executing study-related administrative tasks, such as collation of regulatory documents, submissions to the Research Ethics Board and other regulatory agencies as required, completion of relevant study CRFs, logs, and entering into databases in a timely manner & etc.
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Liaising with CROs/sponsors, external stakeholders & members of the clinical research team
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Preparing and liaising with CROs/sponsors for monitoring visits and/or audits
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Organizing and attending ongoing meetings
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Contributing to protocol development
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in a health or science-related field or equivalent
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Minimum 2 years of clinical research experience and experience with patient contact
- Prior experience in the coordination and administration of clinical trials
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Experience with research regulatory submissions is a strong asset
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Phlebotomy certification preferred
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TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) certification preferred
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Knowledge of IATA (International Air Transport Association) shipping regulations and laboratory procedures preferred
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Previous experience with neurological clinical trials and/or PI initiated trials preferred
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Knowledge of research regulations and guidelines, such as ICH/GCP guidelines, Tri-Council Policy, Declaration of Helsinki and FDA CFR and Health Canada TPD
- Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
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Exceptional organizational & time management skills & attention to detail
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Ability to multi-task & perform with accuracy in a fast-paced environment
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Well-developed leadership & excellent interpersonal skills
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Self-motivated; ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
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Strong analytical & problem solving skills
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Strong verbal & written communication skills
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Excellent decision-making, listening & conflict resolution skills
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Mentor/training experience an asset
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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.
