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 Parkinson and Movement Disorders Clinic is looking for a Clinical Research Assistant I who will join a well-established research group that currently has 5 other full time research coordinators. The Clinical Research Assistant (CRAI) will support ongoing clinical research studies, working as part of a collaborative research team and will assist with the daily operations of clinical trials and observational studies focused on Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease. This position is ideal for individuals seeking hands-on experience in clinical research, with opportunities to learn directly from senior coordinators and gain exposure to a wide range of study protocols. They assume responsibility for assisting clinical studies and ethics applications.
Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):
•Previous clinical research experience
•Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for patient interaction and team collaboration.
•Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
•Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications:
•Bilingualism
•Experience with REDCap or other data capture systems preferred
Contract Details:
This is a full-time contract
Salary: Min: $22.471/hr - Max: $29.962/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: David Grimes
Title: Professor, Neurology, Department of Medicine
Program: Neuroscience
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 1053 Carling Ave
Email: dagrimes@toh.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.
