Clinical Research Assistant II

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 Division of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Assistant II for a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension. The individual will be responsible for patient recruitment, data collection, data entry, and ethics submissions for a multitude of ongoing clinical research trials under the general direction of Scientists, Research Coordinators, and the Research Program Manager. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who works well in a fast-paced team environment.

Tasks include but are not limited to:
•Data collection and data entry
•Screening, recruitment, enrolment, and follow-up of study participants
•Close communication with surgeons, principal investigators, and other members of the research team
•Research ethics board submissions.
•Assistance with manuscript and abstract submissions
•Assistance with the grant submission process
•Liaising with various TOH departments, REB/contracts office, sponsors, and external collaborators.

Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):
•Secondary school diploma
•2 years of prior research experience
•Superior communication and interpersonal skills
•Excellent organizational and planning skills
•Attention to detail.
•Ability to work independently and as a team member.
•Strong computer skills: MS Word, Outlook, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field
•Experience working in a healthcare setting.
•Bilingual (English and French)
•Knowledge of orthopaedics

Contract Details:
This is a 1-year full time position with the possibility of renewal.
Salary: Min: $26.447/hr.- Max: $31.155/hr.

Comments to Applicant:
Please send a complete CV with a Cover Letter to:
Kaitlyn Chambers: kachambers@ohri.ca

Contact Info:
Name: Kaitlyn Chambers
Title: Clinical Research Program Manager
Program: Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
The Ottawa Hospital, General Campus
Address: 501 Smyth Road Ottawa ON, K1E 3M1
T: 613-737-8899 x78920

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.