University Health Network
Clinical Research Analyst – (Cancer Clinical Research Unit) – Toronto, Ontario
Job Posting# 914427
Position: Clinical Research Analyst (1 Position )
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Cancer Clinical Research Unit
Reports to: Clinical Research Manager
Pay Range: $60, 021 – $75, 036 per annum (Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full-time
University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Clinical Research Analyst in our Cancer Clinical Research Unit .
Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning.
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first” , encompasses Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre 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 has 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 the world.
University Health Network (UHN) is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto and a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. Research across UHN’s five research institutes spans the full spectrum of diseases and disciplines, including cancer, cardiovascular sciences, transplantation, neural and sensory sciences, musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation sciences, and community and population health. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here. (https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/AboutUHN/Purpose_Performance/Pages/purpose_values_principles.aspx)
The Cancer Clinical Research Unit requires a Clinical Research Analyst (CRA) to work with various research projects and disease sites under its oncology (Lymphoma & CAR T cell biobank) and Blood Disorders Program (BDP) research portfolios. Working under the direction of the Clinical Research Manager, the CRA collaborates with the Investigators, clinical research nurses and coordinators, and health care team to jointly assume responsibility for the frontline management and coordination of oncology & BDP clinical trials and research studies (interventional trials and non-therapeutic studies). The CRA will work collaboratively with CCRU’s data and regulatory teams to ensure the collection of high quality data and regulatory compliance through the trials. The CRA will be a part of a larger research coordinator team and have the opportunity to participate in other team and program initiatives.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to recruitment of study participants (e.g. identify and screen potential subjects, obtain informed consent); coordination of patient visits schedules as per study protocol; assisting with the execution of various aspects of study visit (e.g. administering questionnaires/ePROs, correlative sample coordination, sample collection with appropriate training); vital signs. The CRC I performs source documentation in UHN’s EMR (Epic) and data collection according to UHN policy, ICH-GCP guidelines, and study protocol. Other responsibilities may include planning, implementing, and coordinating aspects of data entry (e.g. in databases or Case Report Forms) and study-related administrative tasks, such as creation and maintenance of investigator study files, ethics submissions, meeting facilitation, etc.
The CRA role is a primarily on-site position, with some flexibility for work from home as disease site clinical schedule and tasks allow and as approved by the Manager in accordance with UHN guidelines.
Qualifications:
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A Bachelors degree, or recognized equivalent, in a health or science-related discipline
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Postgraduate certificate in clinical research, asset
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1 -2 years of clinical and/or professional experience, clinical research experience preferred
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Proficiency in basic medical terminology required
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Previous research in oncology and/or blood disorders, preferred
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Experience with Epic EMR, asset
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Experience with patient contact and informed consent in a clinical setting
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Understanding of regulated clinical trial data and regulatory tasks, asset
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Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines
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Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations and basic laboratory procedures, asset
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Excellent organizational and time management skills required
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Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a dynamic & fast-paced environment
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Able to operate effectively in an interdisciplinary team
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Strong Proficiency with MS Office software, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, SharePoint
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Codes.
If you are interested in making your contribution at UHN, please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions.
Posting Date: February 9, 2023 Closing Date: March 2, 2022
For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.
UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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 providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.