Clinical Research Coordinator

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 HIV research group at The Ottawa Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Clinical Research Coordinator. Along with other members of the research team, the individual will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of a number of both industry sponsored, and investigator initiated clinical trials.

Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):
•Postsecondary degree or diploma
•A minimum 3 years of previous clinical research experience and multi-centre trial coordination
•Evidence of training certification in Tri-Council Policy Statement -2 (TCPS-2) and the International Council on Harmonization – Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP)
•Evidence of training in Food and Drug Regulations, Division 5, and/or Device Regulations, as applicable
•Familiarity with requirements specific to investigator-initiated trials
•Phlebotomy skills and experience handling lab samples
•Ability to work independently and as a team member.
•Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
•Strong computer skills: MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
•Attention to detail to ensure accuracy of data and protocol requirements.
•Possess strong leadership, organizational, time management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
•Effective decision making, organizational and communication skills.
•Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and knowledge of good documentation practices in clinical research.
•Highly motivated to initiate and complete tasks independently
•Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changing priorities/workloads and maintain strict confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or related field. RN preferred.
•Certified Clinical Research Professional is an asset (ACRP OR SOCRA)
•Bilingualism

Contract Details:
This is a 1-year full-time contract with the possibility of renewal.
Salary: Min: $33.953/hr – Max: $48.957.531/hr

Comments to Applicant:
Please provide your CV and a cover letter to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position listed to:

Contact Info:
Name: Kathleen Nasr
Title: Executive Assistant
Program: Chronic Diseases
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 501 Smyth Road
Email: knasr@ohri.ca
Website: www.ohri.ca

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups, in particular the four groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities).

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.