The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital – one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals. We are proudly affiliated with the University of Ottawa and supported by The Ottawa Hospital Foundation. With more than 2200 scientists, clinician investigators, trainees and staff, and total revenues of more than $120 million, we are one of the foremost Canadian hospital-based research institutes. Our research spans more than a hundred different diseases, conditions, and specialties with an overall focus on translating discoveries and knowledge into better health.
Job Description :
The Ottawa Blood Disease Centre at OHRI is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Assistant II to join the Hematology Research Program. The successful candidate will play an active role in our busy, dynamic, diversified research group in the set-up, coordination and day-to-day management of research studies and support other team members in hematology research.
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to :
- Screen patients, obtain consent and enroll participants into studies, coordinate follow-up appointments as necessary
- Track study compliance, update study logs and complete study forms
- Conduct telephone follow-ups
- Assist with data collection, data entry and data cleaning
- Attending meetings for patient identification and tracking
- Informed consent discussions with potential participants
- Chart review for data extraction and data entry
- Research Ethics Board communication including continuing review and new study applications
- Preparation, distribution, and collection of essential study documents, submitting important documentation, etc
Basic Requirements (Education / Experience) :
Secondary school diploma.Minimum 2 years’ experience in clinical research environment.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively as both part of an inter-disciplinary team and independently.Evidence of training certification in Tri-Council Policy Statement -2 (TCPS-2) and the International Council on Harmonisation – Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP)Evidence of training in Food and Drug Regulations, Division 5, and / or Device Regulations, as applicable.Superior organizational, analytical and time management skills.Strong communication skills and bedside manner.Strong computer skills : MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Endnote, EPIC, and REDCap.Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a dynamic environmentFlexibility to accommodate periodically demanding deadlinesPreferred Qualifications :
Some experience in database management is preferred, including data collection, data input, data analysis, quarterly report preparationBilingual in English and French is an assetCompensation Pay Range :
Min : $25.212 / hr - Max : $33.615 / hr