Job Posting #917478
CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDY ASSISTANT
Site: Toronto Western Hospital - Movement Disorders Clinic
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Hours per week: 37.5 hours
Salary: $25.10 - $31.38 per hour (commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Temporary Full-time (1 year )
Shifts: Day
Posted Date: June 08, 2023
Closing date: July 08, 2023
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 at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise have made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research, and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking 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 in the world.
Position Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our research team at the Movement Disorders Clinic. The successful candidate will support on-going activities in our Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) program and clinical research in Parkinson’s disease, dystonia and other neurological conditions.
Duties
Working under the directions of the Principal Investigator, Clinical Research Manager and other senior staff members the Clinical Research Study Assistant’s (CRSA) responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Venipuncture/blood draws, extensive sample processing and shipment of samples according to clinical protocols or SOPs
- Coordination of patient visits
- Approaching patients for consent to research
- Assist with skin biopsy (e.g. have collection tubes ready) , sebum collection and other study procedures
- Administration of questionnaires and/or other data collection tools
- Collecting and maintaining study patient data (including data entry)
- Executing study-related administrative tasks, e.g. completion of study CRFs, maintain databases, regulatory files and etc.
- Support team members in study preparation as needed, e.g. prepping laboratory draw kits
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree, or recognized equivalent, in a health or science-related discipline
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Minimum three (3) months related experience; clinical research experience preferred
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Knowledgeable with ICH-GCP guidelines
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Experience handling and processing biospecimen samples preferred
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Certification of competency in venipuncture is preferred
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Ability to work under pressure and attention to detail
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Exceptional organizational & time management skills
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Ability to multi-task & perform in a fast-paced environment
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Strong analytical & problem solving skills
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Self-motivated and self-sufficient once oriented
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Well-developed critical reasoning skills
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Proficiency with MS 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 compensation & benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
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HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
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Wellness services & offerings
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Close access to Transit and UHN Shuttle service
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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.
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.
