Clinical Research Study Assistant

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1 
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre 
Department: Cancer Clinical Research Unit (CCRU) Nursing- Research
Reports to: Clinical Research Nurse Manager
Hours: 37.5 Per Week
Shifts: Monday to Friday 
Status: Permanent Full-Time 
Closing Date: October 22 2025

Position Summary:
The Cancer Clinical Research Unit is embarking on the next chapter of development with the Convergence Centre.  This Centre will focus on translational medicine in a patient friendly environment.  The Clinical Research Study Assistant (CRSA) will provide a customer service role that helps with coordinating activities amongst study personnel and study subjects such as booking appointments; assists the team in ordering to study specific supplies; administrative functions for patient reimbursements; attend team meetings and huddles and may assist with transport of study specimens and medications.

The CRSA applies fundamental knowledge of research principles theories and concepts; applies knowledge of research regulations and guidelines such as ICH/GCP guidelines Tri-Council Policy Declaration of Helsinki and FDA CFR and Health Canada TPD as required knowledge of medical terminology and/or dealing with regulatory issues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Scheduling study patient appointments
• Registration of study patients for appointments
• Ordering study specific and unit supplies
• Assist with patient reimbursement requests
• May assist the inter-professional team in performing study specific tasks

Qualifications :

• Community college diploma or equivalent preferred in a health-related discipline
• At least (3) three months of related experience clinical research experience preferred
• Clinical research experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong decision-making and problem solving skills
• Ability to work with a team and independently
• Highly motivated to work in healthcare
• Proficiency with MS Office software (including Word Excel and PowerPoint) is required
• Experience working in a health care environment 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