Clinical Research Coordinator I

University Health Network; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I to join their innovative team. This role focuses on hereditary cancer research, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking studies in cancer genetics and genomics. The ideal candidate will manage patient recruitment, coordinate clinical trials, and ensure compliance with research regulations. With a commitment to building a healthier world, this organization provides a supportive environment for professional growth and development. Join a passionate team dedicated to advancing healthcare and making a significant impact in the field of cancer research.

Benefits

Competitive Offer Packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Close Access to Transit

Flexible Work Environment

Opportunities for Development and Promotions

Corporate Discounts (Travel, Restaurants, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health or science-related field required.
• 3+ years clinical experience with 1 year in clinical research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hereditary cancer studies and manage patient enrollment.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for data collection and documentation.

Skills

Clinical Research

Genetic Testing

Data Management

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health or Science

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Medical Oncology and Hematology

Work Model: Hybrid

Reports to: Principal Investigator

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: $66,212 - $82,774 Per Annum (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy)

Status: Temporary Full-time

Closing Date: May 31, 2025

Position Summary

A Clinical Research Coordinator I position is available at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre / University Health Network in Toronto, Canada. This role will encompass a variety of cancer genetics and genomics research studies in hereditary cancer early detection. Reporting to Dr. Raymond Kim, Medical Geneticist and Medical Director – Cancer Early Detection, the Clinical Research Coordinator I collaborates with the Manager, Principal Investigator and research health care team to assume responsibility for the overall coordination and management of a variety of hereditary cancer syndrome projects.

Duties

As a member of the Early Detection team, the responsibilities of the Clinical Coordinator, include:

• Identification of patients fulfilling hereditary genetic testing criteria and assist in organizing clinical genetic testing for their patients
• Enrollment of patients into tumour profiling studies
• Coordinating liquid biopsy studies for patients with hereditary cancer syndromes (www.charmconsortium.ca)
• Recruitment of study participants (e.g. identify and screen potential subjects, coordinate for blood tests and tissue bank, coordinate patient visits, obtain informed consent, execution of study visit) for multiple studies
• Planning, implementing and coordinating all aspects of data collection, source documentation and data entry per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines
• Collaborating with team members on tasks related to participant recruitment, data generation and updating
• Coordinating with the Project Manager to execute administrative tasks, such as collection of regulatory documents, ethics submissions and general paperwork
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in a health or science-related field
• Minimum of 3 years clinical and/or professional experience with 1-year of clinical research experience, preferred
• Certification as a Clinical Research Professional an asset
• Knowledge and interest in hereditary cancer genetics, genetic testing and genomic technologies, required
• Experience with database maintenance and electronic patient record systems
• Knowledge of clinical research principles, research regulations and IATA shipping regulations an asset
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with high attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly, problem solve, set priorities and work independently
• Confident in working with a variety of stakeholders and people from different disciplines
• Strong proficiency with MS Office software, Word, Excel and Outlook
  
  
  

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
  
  
  

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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