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.

Duties 

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

Qualifications

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

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