Clinical Research Study Assistant - PK Team

University Health Network; 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) in Toronto is seeking a Clinical Research Study Assistant – PK Team to support translational cancer research within the Correlative Studies Program. You will perform venipuncture, monitor vital signs, process samples, and coordinate patient flow within the clinical trial setting.

The role requires a health-related college diploma (bachelor’s preferred), strong teamwork and data management skills, and familiarity with EPIC.

Qualifications

• Completion of a health-related college diploma, or equivalent, is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field is preferred.
• 3–6 months of related experience is required.
• Venipuncture, ECG, and vital signs experience is an asset.
• Experience in oncology, clinical trials, medical terminology, regulatory issues involving human subjects is an asset.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with MS Office; EPIC experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, vital signs, and ECG per study protocols.
• Coordinate with healthcare teams for timed blood sampling and assessments.
• Facilitate patient flow through clinical trial stages.
• Manage biospecimen collection kits and documentation.
• Record procedures in the electronic medical record (e.g., Epic).
• Maintain study documents, databases and equipment records.
• Apply QA to ensure accurate, high-quality data.
• Adhere to clinical research regulations and requirements.

Skills

Venipuncture

ECG

Vital signs

Data management

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Community college diploma in health-related discipline

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

Tools

EPIC

MS Office

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 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.

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

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

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.

Why join 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.)

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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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.