Clinical Research Study Assistant - PK Team

RiseMe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Study Assistant to join the Correlative Studies Program PK Team at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The role supports translational cancer research with biospecimen management, data accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, ECG, patient flow management, and documentation in EPIC EMR, while collaborating with the PK nursing team to ensure quality data and study integrity.

Qualifications

• Completion of a community college diploma in a health-related discipline, or equivalent.
• A bachelor’s degree, or recognized equivalent in a health-related discipline, is preferred.
• Experience: 3–6 months related experience required.
• Experience performing venipuncture, ECG, and vital signs assessments is an asset.
• EPIC EMR experience is an asset.
• Proficiency with MS Office software required.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, vital signs assessments, and ECG procedures according to study protocols.
• Coordinate with healthcare teams to conduct timed blood sampling and assessments.
• Facilitate the flow of patients through stages of the clinical trial.
• Order, prepare and manage biospecimen collection kits.
• Chart and document procedures in the EPIC EMR.
• Maintain and update study documents, databases and equipment records.
• Apply QA procedures to ensure accurate, complete data.
• Interpret and adhere to clinical research regulations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Client service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Education

Community college diploma in health-related discipline

Bachelor’s degree in health-related discipline (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EMR

MS Office

Job description

Union: NON-UNION Number of Vacancies: 2 New or Replacement Position: Replacement Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Department: Research Reports to: Senior Manager, CSP Salary Range: $53,747 - $67,184 per annum Hours: 37.5 Hours per week Shifts: Days; Staggered Start/End Times and Weekend Work Status: Permanent Full-Time Closing Date: October 9, 2026

The University Health Network (UHN) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join the Correlative Studies Program as a Clinical Research Study Assistant – PK Team. The Correlative Studies Program supports advanced translational cancer research by providing comprehensive biospecimen management services, with the overarching goal of contributing to the discovery of novel cancer diagnostics and treatment strategies.

Duties

Working collaboratively with our PK nursing team, the Clinical Research Study Assistant will be responsible for a range of duties, including:

• Perform venipuncture, vital signs assessments, and ECG procedures according to study protocols
• Coordinate with healthcare teams to conduct timed blood sampling and assessments.
• Facilitate the efficient flow of patients through various stages of the clinical trial
• Order, prepare and manage biospecimen collection kits
• Chart and document procedures and assessments in the patient electronic medical record (e.g., Epic)
• Maintain and update study documents, databases, and equipment maintenance records
• Apply quality assurance procedures to ensure accurate, complete, and high-quality data
• Interpret and adhere to applicable clinical research regulations to maintain

• At minimum, completion of a community college diploma in a health-related discipline, or equivalent, required
  • A bachelor’s degree, or recognized equivalent in a health-related discipline, is preferred
• At least, 3-6-months related experience required
  • Experience performing venipuncture, ECG, and vital signs assessments an asset
  • At least one (1) year experience in some or all of oncology, clinical trials, medical terminology, regulatory issues involving human subjects, an asset
• Strong communication, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with others in assisting with the delivery of services
• 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
• Proficiency with MS Office software required
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system, an asset
• Certification for Transportation of Dangerous Goods, preferred

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.

At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.

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.

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