Clinical Research Assistant III

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 as a Clinical Research Assistant III. The Research Assistant will contribute to our multi-center, multi-year, and multi-faceted rheumatology research studies. The candidate will report directly to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Sibel Aydin.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
•Patient Recruitment: 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.
•Help prepare reports and presentations.
•Manage all aspects associated with the Ottawa Health Science Research Ethics Board (OHSN-REB), including completing and submitting annual renewals and amendments as required.
•Facilitate set up of contracts and study agreements.
•Assist with grant applications and submissions.
•Phlebotomy skills

Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):
•2 years’ experience in a clinical research environment
•Bachelor’s degree or several years of relevant clinical experience (e.g. RN or PT).
•Evidence of training in Food and Drug Regulations, Division 5, and/or Device Regulations, as applicable Evidence of training certification in Tri-Council Policy Statement -2 (TCPS-2) and the International Council on Harmonization – Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP)
•Ability to build and maintain internal and external professional relationships with patients, colleagues, and the multidisciplinary team.
•Proven ability to work independently and navigate competing priorities.
•Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness in the development, implementation of projects, and ability to evaluate progress, action areas of improvement.
•Commitment to quality and excellence, attention to detail in ensuring compliance with the protocol.
•Effective communication skills (written and oral)
•Strong computer and data entry skills: including experience with electronic data capture.
•Experience in arranging monitoring activities with the sponsor.

Preferred Qualifications:
•Clinical research certification (ACRP or SOCRA)
•Knowledge of TOH processes for arranging diagnostic imaging, investigational therapy, and patient follow-up visits
•Experience in clinical medicine.
•Bilingualism considered an asset.

Contract Details:
This is a 1-year full-time contract with the possibility of renewal.
Salary: Min: $29.964 – Max: $40.647

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

Contact Info:
Name: Jennifer Brownrigg
Title: Research Administrative Assistant
Program: Practice Changing Research – Chronic Diseases Program
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Email: jebrownrigg@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.