Clinical Research Coordinator I

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator I position at UHN offers a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge translational cancer research. You will lead patient enrollment in studies, ensure proper protocol adherence, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, making a significant contribution to advancements in oncology. This permanent full-time role at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre emphasizes a supportive work environment and ample professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive offer packages

Member of Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Access to UHN shuttle service

Corporate discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of clinical experience and one year in clinical research.
• Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and IATA shipping regulations is essential.
• Experience with patient contact and informed consent in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Accrue patients for translational research studies.
• Conduct patient interviews and maintain biospecimen inventories.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to manage oncology trials.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in health or science-related discipline

Postgraduate certificate in clinical research

Job 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.

Union:NON-UNION
Number of Vacancies:2
Site:Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department:Research
Reports to: Manager
Hours:37.5 Hours Per Week
Shifts:Mon-Fri Day Shifts
Status:Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date:July 18, 2025

Job Summary:
The Correlative Studies Program (CSP) provides biospecimen management services to facilitate advanced and comprehensive translational cancer research with the overall goal of aiding in discovering new cancer diagnostic and treatment standards. CSP is part of the Cancer Clinical Research Unit (CCRU). The Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC) will work directly with the Cancer Genomics Program (CGP), Tumour Immunotherapy Program (TIP), and CSP teams at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

The Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC) will be responsible for accruing patients to translational research studies. This includes explaining the study protocol to patients, answering questions, reviewing the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and documenting the informed consent process. Other responsibilities include reviewing protocols, creating study-specific materials and workflows, tracking biospecimens collected, addressing and resolving queries, attending regular team meetings, and maintaining up-to-date trackers and biospecimen inventories. The CRC will collaborate with investigators, clinical research nurses, and other healthcare professionals to jointly assume responsibility for the frontline management and coordination of non-therapeutic oncology trials, integrating research studies into standard-of-care therapies.

• Recruit and screen study participants, including explaining protocols, reviewing eligibility, obtaining informed consent, and documenting the process.
• Schedule and coordinate patient visits, investigations, and test orders in accordance with study protocols.
• Conduct patient interviews and perform source documentation in UHN’s electronic medical record (Epic), ensuring adherence to ICH-GCP, institutional policies, and study protocols.
• Enter study data into databases in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support research activities within the disease site group, including projects led by medical trainees, Fellows, and PIs.
• Attend team meetings, site initiation visits, and present correlative aspects of studies as needed.
• Collaborate with internal and external laboratories and stakeholders to ensure timely sample transfer and analysis.

Qualifications

• At minimum, a bachelor's degree, or recognized equivalent, in a health or science-related discipline
• A postgraduate certificate in clinical research is an asset
• Minimum three (3) years of clinical and/or professional experience and a minimum of one (1) year of clinical research experience
• Certification as a Clinical Research Professional (i.e. SOCRA, ACRP), preferred
• Proficiency in basic medical terminology
• Previous research in oncology is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated biospecimen management experience, preferably in oncology
• Experience with patient contact and informed consent in a clinical setting
• Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines
• Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations and basic laboratory procedures
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a dynamic & fast-paced environment
• Able to operate effectively in an interdisciplinary team
• Strong Proficiency with MS Office software, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, SharePoint

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.