Clinical Research Coordinator I

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Health Network is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I to support its research initiatives at the Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute. This role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to recruit study participants and manage data collection, ensuring compliance with research regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in clinical settings, contributing to groundbreaking research in ophthalmology.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• 3 years of clinical and/or professional experience required.
• Up to 1 year clinical research experience preferred.
• Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations and laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with MDs in recruiting study participants.
• Plan and coordinate data collection and documentation.
• Execute study-related administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Client service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related or science-related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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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: TWH – Ophthalmology - Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute – Krembil Research Institute

Department: Ophthalmology

Reports to: Principal Investigator/Clinical Research Manager

Work Model: On-site

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Status: Temporary Full-Time (1 year with possible renewal)

Closing Date: May 2, 2025

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 seven 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.

The Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute is home to the largest and most comprehensive ophthalmology care centre and vision research institute in Canada. Our established team of basic and clinical investigators, with research interests in areas, such as molecular mechanisms of eye development and disease, photoreceptor transplantation, eye movement, retinal imaging and vision rehabilitation, are tirelessly conducting cutting-edge research and developing new treatments for blindness and vision loss. The new Clinical Research Unit at the Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute is home to various clinical trials and studies in retina, cornea, glaucoma, and vision rehabilitation.

Position Summary

Working under the direction of the Clinical Research Manager, the Clinical Research Coordinator I collaborates with MDs and the multidisciplinary health care team in the recruitment of study participants (e.g. identifies and screens potential subjects, obtains informed consent, conducts pre-testing and administers questionnaires or other data collection tools); plans, implements and coordinates all aspects of data collection and source documentation, as per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines; identifies problems using assessment skills and reports any abnormalities to MD or health care team member; executes study-related administrative tasks, such as collection of regulatory documents, ethics submissions, etc.; manages invoicing, and develop, maintains and updates SOPs, conducts telephone and/or clinical recruitment interviews to collect data using established criteria; coordinates patient visits schedule as per study protocol; executes all aspects of study visit (e.g. assessment, adverse events, monitoring safety, medication, questionnaires, sample collection, processing and transportation/shipment of samples according to clinical protocol); acquires imaging and performs ancillary testing; assesses study-related literature; and liaises with sponsor for monitoring/audits.

Qualifications

• At minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related or science-related field, or equivalent work experience in similar discipline
• 3 years of clinical and/or professional experience
• Up to 1 year clinical research experience preferred
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks and attention to detail
• Demonstrated relevant clinical research knowledge is an asset
• Experience in and certification for phlebotomy is an asset
• Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations and laboratory procedures
• Knowledge of research regulations and guidelines (such as ICH/GCP, Tri-Council Policy, Declaration of Helsinki, FDR, CFR, and Health Canada TPD as required)
• Minimum of 3 years in clinical ophthalmology settings preferred
• Certification in Ophthalmic Medical Personnel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; good technical/computer skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds, and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
  
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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