Clinical Research Assistant I

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 2,200 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 successful candidate will support basic science to clinical translational research activities within the Neurosurgery research program, with a focus on spinal cord injury studies and clinical trials. Responsibilities will include study coordination, screening and tracking of eligible patients, data collection and entry, maintenance of study documentation, support for Research Ethics Board and regulatory submissions, coordination with clinical and basic science research teams, and assistance with study-related reporting and follow-up activities. The candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of investigators, research staff, and hospital teams to ensure studies are conducted in accordance with approved protocols and institutional requirements.

Basic Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in health sciences, life sciences, neuroscience, nursing, or a related field.
• Previous experience in clinical research, health research, or a hospital-based research environment.
• Experience with research data collection, data entry, and study documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical and research team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning electronic data management systems. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, life sciences, neuroscience, nursing, or a related field.
• Experience supporting clinical trials, including participant screening, study coordination, regulatory documentation, and Research Ethics Board submissions.
• Familiarity with REDCap, electronic medical records (EPIC), and clinical research databases.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable research ethics and privacy requirements.
• Experience with molecular or cellular neuroscience techniques and/or bioinformatics and sequencing data analysis.
• Experience preparing scientific reports, abstracts, presentations, or manuscripts.