Clinical Research Assistant I

BioTalent Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Ottawa is seeking a part-time Clinical Research Assistant I to join their radiology research team. This role involves recruiting study participants, data collection, and assisting with regulatory approvals. Ideal candidates should have a secondary school diploma, be organized, and have familiarity with MS Office. A University Degree is preferred, along with bilingual skills in English and French.

Qualifications

• Experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Evidence of training certification in TCPS-2 and ICH-GCP.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants into one study.
• Data collection, data entry, data cleaning.
• Follow-up data queries and contact enrolled participants.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Secondary school diploma

University Degree – BSc

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Database software

Job description

Overview

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital – one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals. We are affiliated with the University of Ottawa and supported by The Ottawa Hospital Foundation. With more than 2200 scientists, clinician investigators, trainees and staff, and total revenues of more than $120 million, we are one of the foremost Canadian hospital-based research institutes. Our research spans more than a hundred different diseases, conditions, and specialties with an overall focus on translating discoveries and knowledge into better health.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic part-time individual to join our radiology research team to work on a breast research trial as a Clinical Research Assistant I (CRAI). The successful candidate will be involved with one investigator-initiated study. The primary role will be recruitment of study participants in the breast program, Rose Ages Centre at the General Campus of The Ottawa Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants into one study
• Data collection, data entry, data cleaning
• Obtain survey responses
• Follow-up data queries and calling enrolled participants in follow-up in two years.
• Assist with study start-up activities (approvals, regulatory documents, training)

Basic Requirements (Education/Experience)

• Secondary school diploma
• Less than 1 year of experience
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, Power point and Outlook
• Evidence of training certification in TCPS-2 and ICH-GCP
• Evidence of training in Food and Drug Regulations, Division 5, and/or Device Regulations, as applicable
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Adheres to confidentiality policy for sensitive patient data information

Preferred Qualifications

• University Degree – BSc
• Bilingual (English/French)
• Clinical research experience
• Familiarity with database software
• Previous exposure to EPIC

Contract Details

This is a part-time regular, 2 days per week, temporary contract.

Salary: Min: $22.471/hr – Max: $29.962/hr

Comments to Applicant

Please provide your CV and a cover letter to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position listed

Contact Info

Name: Dr. Betty Anne Schwarz

Title: Director of Research Services & Senior Clinical Research Program Manager

Program: Cancer Research

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Address: 1053 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9

Email: [emailprotected]

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities).

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

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