Clinical Research Assistant I

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
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.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
•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.

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

Contract Details:
This is a 1-year part-time casual contract with the possibility of renewal.
Salary: Min: $19.931 – Max: $25.370

Comments to Applicant:
Please send one pdf file with complete cover letter, CV, description of clinical research experience and names of at least two referees to pnguyen@ohri.ca. Subject of the Email should be “Dr. Venk – CRA Part-time Application”

Contact Info:
Name: Iris Nguyen
Title: Clinical Research Program Manager
Program: Acute Care Research – Emergency Medicine
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 1053 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9
Email: pnguyen@ohri.ca
Website: http://www.ohri.ca/profile/vthiruganasambandamoorthy

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.