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 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 Department of Radiology is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist with various research projects. Under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Research Program Manager, and the investigators the Clinical Research Assistant II will work on research ethics documents including full board REB submissions, renewals, amendments and terminations of research protocols. Other research administrative duties such as data entry may be required.

Basic Requirements

• 1-2 year’s Clinical Research experience in a health-related discipline.
• Secondary school diploma or extensive prior experience in a research environment.
• 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), TDG training.
• Ability to build and maintain internal and external professional relationships with colleagues, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Proven ability to work independently and navigate competing priorities.
• Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness in the development and 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.
• Ability to manage multiple regulatory projects.
• Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a dynamic environment.
• Flexibility to accommodate periodically demanding deadlines.
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical research environment.
• Experience with data entry and REDCap software.
• Experience working in or around healthcare settings, including direct interaction with patients.
• Experience in clinical research, cancer research, health services or knowledge translation.
• Bilingualism (English/French).
• SOCRA CCRP Certified.