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
We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Assistant II to join the Therapeutic Endoscopy group at The Ottawa Hospital. The Clinical Research Assistant II will be responsible for recruitment and data collection for our therapeutic endoscopy registry, obtaining and maintaining ethical approval for a variety of studies, and assistance with various other projects. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a dynamic clinical setting. They should be able to work effectively within a team environment, with limited supervision once trained, and have excellent communication skills.

Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):
•2 years of clinical research experience
•Secondary school diploma
•Evidence of training certification in Tri-Council Policy Statement -2 (TCPS-2) and the International Conference on Harmonization – Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP)
•Experience with ethics board study applications
•Proven ability to carry out the tasks required for clinical research studies and navigate competing priorities.
•Commitment to quality and excellence, attention to detail in ensuring compliance with the protocol.
•High energy and communication skills to ensure successful project progression and patient recruitment and retention.
•Strong computer and data entry skills: including experience with electronic data capture.
•Training and experience in EPIC are an asset but will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications:
•Experience in health economics/conducting cost-analyses.
•Bilingualism is considered an asset.

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

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: Sam Abbott-Tate
Title: Clinical Research Assistant II
Program: Clinical Epidemiology
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 501 Smyth Rd.
Email: samabbott@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.