Clinical Research Study Assistant

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

Job Summary:
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.

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 compliance

Qualifications :

• At minimum completion of a community college diploma in a health-related discipline or equivalent
• A bachelors degree or recognized equivalent in a health-related discipline is preferred
• At least one (1) year experience in some or all of oncology clinical trials medical terminology regulatory issues involving human subjects
• At least 3-6-months experience performing venipuncture ECG and vital signs assessments
• 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 :

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 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 UHNs 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time