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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.
Clinical Research Project Assistant
The Cell Biology Program at the SickKids Research Institute is seeking a Clinical Research Project Assistant with outstanding participant recruitment skills for our exciting, international, multi-site research projects. Working closely with the clinical research team, the successful candidate will recruit participants and contribute to all aspects of clinical research on our team including coordinating Research Ethics Board approvals and developing collaborative relationships with other teams within the research program.
Here's What You'll Get To Do
- Recruit participants and obtain informed consent for research studies
- Assist in administrative tasks related to operational research projects
- Telephone participants to confirm appointments or follow-up on study requirements.
- Explain questionnaires and arrange for participants
- Prepare study case report forms and assemble study packages
- Conduct health chart reviews
- Assist in shipping, stock management and replenishment
- Assist with advance preparation for audits and site visits
- Assist with data tasks such as checking data for accuracy and completeness; data extraction; score data; data re-entry; data cleaning
- Assist in biologic sample collection and transportation
- Assisting in developing, testing, revising methods, practices and procedures including write-ups of workflows, SOPs and other documentation
Here's What You'll Need
- Post-secondary education in science
- Experience with clinical research, preferably experience interacting with paediatric populations, is an asset
- Experience with participant recruitment is an asset
- Certification as a clinical research associate (e.g., SOCRA, ACRP accreditation) is an asset
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to prioritize work in response to multiple demands
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, facilitation and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail are essential
- Maintaining confidentiality and detailed and precise record keeping are essential skills
- Training is required in Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS2), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and other formal certifications: can be achieved after hiring if not held prior
- A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives
Here¿s What You¿ll Love
- This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health and dental insurance. The benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
- 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:
The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.
When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.
Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital's receipt of all necessary documentation.
How To Apply
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