Research Summer Student

Uhnresearch; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks Summer Students for its Cancer Genomics Program at a leading hospital. This role involves assisting in cutting-edge cancer research, coordinating patient trials, and working with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates will gain invaluable experience in clinical research while contributing to groundbreaking advancements in personalized cancer medicine. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare through innovative research. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in the field of oncology and genomics.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, etc.)

On-site gyms

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree program in Health or Science-related discipline.
• Experience in oncology and clinical research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consenting patients to low-risk genomics research studies.
• Coordinating patient recruitment and clinical data curation.
• Executing administrative tasks related to research.

Skills

Oncology

Clinical Research

Medical Terminology

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health or Science

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
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Cancer Genomics Program
Reports to: Senior Program Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: $19.71 Per Hour (To be commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Temporary Full-Time, Until Aug 29, 2025
Closing Date: May 30, 2025

Position Summary:

TheCancer Genomics Program (CGP)is a research program at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre dedicated to advancing personalized cancer medicine through the identification of underlying genetic mutations and molecular mechanisms that drive cancer. The program's oncology clinical research portfolio includes a broad spectrum of genomics trials across multiple cancer types. The CGP team provides management and coordination for all of its trials and is in need of Summer Students at this time.

Duties:

• Consenting patientsto low-risk genomics research studies
• Assisting in the coordination of patient recruitment, documentation of patient screening and consent, chart review, and clinical data curation
• Scanning source documents and requesting/collating external medical records
• Working closely with a multidisciplinary team across the institution to facilitate effective research collaborations
• Executing study-related administration tasks, such as the collection, scanning, organizing, and creation of trackers and research charts

Qualifications

• At minimum, the completion or near-completion of a Bachelor's degree program, or recognized equivalent in Health or Science-Related Discipline
• Experience in some or all of oncology, clinical research, medical terminology and regulatory issues involving human subjects
• Demonstrated relevant clinical research knowledge
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization, prioritization skills, computer skills, ability to learn quickly and work independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and attend to details
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN standards
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
• Satisfactory attendance

Additional Information

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.