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 the ReThinking Clinical Trials team at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute located at the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre. Facilitate the conduct of clinical research involving human subjects under the general direction of Dr. Mark Clemons, Dr. Marie-France Savard and the REaCT Clinical Research Program Manager. The CRA III is responsible for patient recruitment and follow up, data collection, oversight meetings, and analytical assistance for REaCT clinical trials. Duties would also include assisting in new protocol and case report form development, day to day communication with other participating sites for logistical questions and data collection, completion of regulatory documents, maintenance of all study files and preparation for internal monitoring and audit reviews. This position involves regular contact with both patients and physicians. All REaCT staff also participate in the performance of systematic reviews and literature searches for the REaCT program.

Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):
•Bachelor’s degree or certificate in health sciences or related field (e.g., RN or PT etc.)
•2 year of previous clinical research experience
•Evidence of training in Tri-Council Policy Statement 2 (TCPS2), the international conference of harmonization Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GC), and Health Canada Division 5.
•Superior organizational and communication skills
•Ability to work independently and as a team member.
•Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
•Ability to organize, coordinate and prioritize own work.
•Attention to detail to ensure accuracy of data and protocol requirements.
•Must be proficient in basic computer software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:
•SOCRA or other certification
•Knowledge of medical oncology
•Knowledge of both official languages

Contract Details:
This is a 1-year full-time contract.
Salary: Min: $29.964/hr – Max: $40.647/hr

Comments to Applicant:
Please send a cover letter and complete CV mentioning your education, training, and experiences that make you an ideal applicant for this position. Subject of the Email should be “REaCT CRA III Application 2024”.

Contact Info:
Name: Lisa Vandermeer
Title: Clinical Research Program Manager
Program: ReThinking Clinical Trials (REaCT) group – Cancer Therapeutics Program
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: Ottawa Hospital
501 Smyth Road, Box 711
Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6
Email: lvandermeer@ohri.ca
Website: https://react.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.