Clinical Research Assistant I

at  OHRI

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team within the most active and productive emergency medicine research program in Canada. The Research Assistant will contribute to our multi-center, multi-year, and multi-facetted emergency medicine research studies. The candidate will report directly to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Venkatesh Thiruganasambandamoorthy.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE):

• Must be able to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.
• Candidate will be expected to travel between the Civic and General Campuses (with potential travel to Queensway Carleton Hospital and Montfort Hospital)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Evidence of training certification in Tri-Council Policy Statement -2 (TCPS-2) and the International Conference on Harmonisation – Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP)
• Evidence of training in Food and Drug Regulations, Division 5, and/or Device Regulations
• Superior organizational, analytical and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Strong communication skills and bedside manner
• Ability to set priorities and work in a dynamic environment.
• Must be proficient in basic computer software such as MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in health sciences or related field
• 2-3 years of previous experience working in a clinical research setting
• Clinical background
• Access to a car
• Bilingual

• Recruitment of study participants: Obtain consent and enroll patients into studies; coordinate follow-up appointments as necessary.
• Track study compliance, update study logs and complete study forms (CRFs, ECGs, Outcome assessment, etc.)
• Conduct telephone follow-ups.
• Assist with data collection, data entry and data cleaning.
• Help prepare reports, presentations, and manuscripts submission.