Hamilton Health Sciences Looking for Clinical Research Associate at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Full Time

The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is responsible for the organization, administration and coordination of assigned clinical research tasks, and completion of documentation to ensure the quality and integrity of the clinical trial data. The CRA maintains a system for effective data flow and assists with monitoring for study compliance. The CRA is involved in all aspects of the clinical trial process including startup procedures, screening and assessing patients for eligibility, registration of patients to protocols, interviewing patients, monitoring patients on study, collection and submission of data, and responding to enquiries.

• Graduate of Community College Secretarial/Office Administrative Diploma Program or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years recent experience in an oncology-related environment
• Minimum two (2) years recent (within last 5 years) clinical research experience or equivalent education (i.e., Clinical Research Coordinator/Graduate Certificate)
• Certification as a Clinical Research Professional or Clinical Research Coordinator, preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of ICH GCP, Health Canada Food and Drug Regulations, and the US FDA Code of Federal Regulations
• Working knowledge of cancer, human anatomy and physiology, diagnostic and pathologic tests results, cancer treatments and side effects, and disease-related symptoms
• Medical terminology (Levels 1 & 2 or equivalent � subject to testing)
• Highly proficient in MS Office and data base applications (e.g. Demonstrated knowledge of CRF and eCRF completion processes)
• Strong analytical skills with particular attention to detail
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent organizational skills, with a high degree of motivation and self-directedness
• Demonstrated ability in patient assessment, teaching and counseling
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and perform multiple concurrent tasks
• Ability to travel between HHS sites to support off-site investigators conducting oncology studies

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

Job

Administrative/Service

Primary Location

Ontario-Hamilton

This position will be located at

Juravinski Cancer Centre

Organization

Research

Status

Regular

Hours per week

37.5

Number of Openings

1

Union Code

CUPE 7800

Minimum Salary

30.5514

Maximum Salary

31.1748

Post Date

Aug 22, 2023, 12:00:00 AM

Aug 28, 2023, 11:59:00 PM

Unit Summary

The Clinical Trials Department at the Juravinski Cancer Centre is an internationally recognized oncology research program. Research areas are inclusive of all phases of therapeutic, supportive care, and non-therapeutic studies. Clinical trials personnel are integral members of the multi-disciplinary team, facilitating patient recruitment and participation in clinical research.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday; days

Guidelines

Hamilton Health fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All Internal applicants may apply online through the Careers website or by submitting a Competition Application Form. External applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 1-877-667-2700 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during the interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee’s exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

• Article 30 (k) – CUPE Collective Agreement
• Article 10.7 (d) – ONA Collective Agreement
• Article 13.01 (b) (ii) – OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
• Article 14.04 – OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
• Article 2.07 and Article 13 – PIPSC RT Collective Agreement