Student, Clinical Research

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Research
Reports to: Clinical Research Manager
Salary Range: $18.67 - $22.24 Per Hour
Hours: 30 Hours Per Week
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Temporary Part-time
Closing Date: April 17 2026

Position Summary:
The Peter Gilgan Centre for Early Cancer Detection Research is one of the most ambitious early cancer detection research initiatives globally. This investigator-initiated program will develop and validate technologies for early cancer detection and molecular residual disease (MRD) monitoring with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes through earlier diagnosis and intervention. This position will support Pillar 3 which focuses on clinical deployment. We are seeking an energetic passionate and patient-oriented Clinical Research Student who enjoys working in a fast paced clinical research environment. This role requires research and/or patient facing clinical experience.

Duties:

• Assist the team to recruit participants (e.g. identify potential participants obtain informed consent collect demographic) to the study
• Assist the team to enroll participants to the study 
• Assist participants to attend all blood draws as scheduled (e.g. sending email reminders calling participants flagging missed appointments)
• Assist with tracking and managing study data
• Monitor for returning test results and work with the Clinical Nurse Specialist to discuss and document test results to the patient study team and care team
• Attend to questions and queries regarding the program by email and in-person
• Following established procedures & guidelines and comply with applicable regulations
• Work with the Clinical Nurse Specialist on publications presentations and patient education materials

Qualifications :

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate/Bachelors degree program or recognized equivalent majoring in Health or Science Related Discipline as a 2nd. 3rd. or 4th year student
• Must be 16 years of age or older per UHN policy
• Proficiency with MS Office software
• Understanding of some medical terminology
• Knowledge of clinical research and or human research regulations and guidelines including ICH/GCP Tri-Council Policy Declaration of Helsinki Health Canada TPD and UHN policies
• Strong communication interpersonal organizational time management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize workload perform multiple concurrent tasks and work effectively under pressure
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Previous research experience is considered an asset

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 :

Contract