The Clinical Research Project Assistant works closely with the Clinical Research Manager and the Principal Investigator to assist in conducting clinical research involving children with cancer. This full-time, 1-year contract position may include working on weekend days and statutory holidays.
Here's What You'll Get To Do
- Make a preliminary assessment of the eligibility of potential study participants
- Approach patients and families to invite their participation in studies and obtain their consent/assent
- Maintain study logs and databases
- Prepare submissions to the Research Ethics Board as well as study Amendments and Annual Study Renewals
- Assist with administrative tasks related to grant and/or manuscript preparation
- Prepare study case report forms and assemble document packages for study participants
- Perform data management including checking data for accuracy and completeness, scoring data, entering data and data cleaning
- Contact subjects by e-mail, telephone, virtually or in-person to follow-up on study requirements
- Assist with advance preparation for study audits and site visits
- Conduct telephone interviews
- Conduct health record reviews
- Assist with advance preparation for study audits and site visits
Here's What You'll Need
- Post-secondary degree in sciences or a health-related discipline
- Ability to function independently yet collaboratively within a team
- Effective communication, interpersonal, facilitation and organizational skills
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Internet and MEDLINE searches)
- A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives
- Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Previous clinical research experience is preferred
- Experience in pediatrics or pharmacy is considered an asset
Employment Type: Full-time Temporary 1 Year Contract, 1.0 FTE