Clinical Research Coordinator (SRI) - Evaluative Clinical Sciences - Regular Full-Time 2026-18966

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre invites applications for a Clinical Research Coordinator with extensive blood draws experience to join the Cognitive Brain Health Laboratory at Sunnybrook Research Institute. This in-person role combines hands-on clinical research, participant coordination and opportunities to contribute to menopause education initiatives.

Our team works across women’s brain health, menopause, cognitive aging, Alzheimer's disease and neuromodulation, welcoming candidates

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience performing blood draws in clinical or research settings.
• Experience coordinating clinical research activities and participant interactions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate approach.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Interest in menopause and women's midlife health is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform blood draws and collect, process and prepare biological specimens for research studies.
• Perform additional research-related clinical procedures, including skin biopsies, following training and authorization.
• Coordinate research activities, including scheduling study visits and communicating with participants.
• Contribute to menopause education initiatives, including workshops and educational resources.
• Collaborate with researchers, clinicians and other members of the research team.

Skills

Blood draws

Clinical research coordination

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

Job description

The Cognitive Brain Health Laboratory at Sunnybrook Research Institute, led by Dr. Jenny Rabin, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator with extensive experience performing blood draws to join our growing research team.

This is an in-person position combining hands-on clinical research, participant coordination and opportunities to contribute to menopause education initiatives. Our research spans women's brain health, menopause, cognitive aging, Alzheimer's disease and neuromodulation. We welcome candidates from a range of healthcare backgrounds and are particularly interested in individuals with experience or specialized training in menopause and women's midlife health.

Key responsibilities include:

• Independently perform blood draws and collect, process and prepare biological specimens for research studies.
• Perform additional research-related clinical procedures, including skin biopsies, following appropriate training and institutional authorization.
• Coordinate research activities, including scheduling study visits, communicating with participants and supporting data collection.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of menopause education initiatives, including workshops and educational resources focused on menopause, cognitive health and healthy aging.
• Collaborate with researchers, clinicians and other members of our multidisciplinary research team.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience performing blood draws in clinical or research settings, including independently collecting blood samples from individuals with difficult venous access.
• Experience collecting, processing and handling biological specimens.
• Appropriate qualifications and eligibility to perform blood collection in accordance with institutional requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach to working with research participants.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• An interest in clinical research, women's health and brain health.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in a health-related or life sciences field.
• Knowledge of menopause and women's midlife health, ideally supported by specialized training or Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) certification.
• Experience developing or delivering patient education, workshops or community health programs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

More information about the Sunnybrook Research Institute can be found at: www.sunnybrook.ca/research

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.