Clinical Research Project Assistant, Child Health Evaluative Sciences

at  SickKids

ABOUT SICKKIDS

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Clinical Research Project Assistant works closely with the Clinical Research Manager and the Principal Investigator to assist in conducting clinical research involving children with cancer. This full-time, 1-year contract position may include working on weekend days and statutory holidays.

• Make a preliminary assessment of the eligibility of potential study participants
• Approach patients and families to invite their participation in studies and obtain their consent/assent
• Maintain study logs and databases
• Prepare submissions to the Research Ethics Board as well as study Amendments and Annual Study Renewals
• Assist with administrative tasks related to grant and/or manuscript preparation
• Prepare study case report forms and assemble document packages for study participants
• Perform data management including checking data for accuracy and completeness, scoring data, entering data and data cleaning
• Contact subjects by e-mail, telephone, virtually or in-person to follow-up on study requirements
• Assist with advance preparation for study audits and site visits
• Conduct telephone interviews
• Conduct health record reviews
• Assist with advance preparation for study audits and site visits