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 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

Dr. Angela Cheung is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Assistant III to join her research program focusing on liver cancer and finding critical treatments for chronic liver disease. Her program is within the Inflammation & Chronic Diseases Program at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Dr. Cheung is looking for a team player who will facilitate the conduct of clinical research involving human subjects in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities will include leading patient recruitment and data collection for multiple clinical trials and investigator-initiated studies. The role will also require the preparation of regulatory applications for research ethics board applications. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a clinical research environment and a secondary diploma.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field or several years of relevant clinical experience
• Evidence of training in Food and Drug Regulations, Division 5, and/or Device Regulations, as applicable
• Knowledge and recent evidence of training clinical research standards.
• Ability to build and maintain internal and external professional relationships with patients, colleagues and the multidisciplinary team
• Proven ability to work independently and navigate competing priorities
• Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness in the development, 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
• Experience in arranging monitoring activities with the sponsor
• Clinical research certification (ACRP or SOCRA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of TOH processes for arranging diagnostic imaging, investigational therapy and patient follow-up visits
• Experience in clinical medicine and/or hepatology
• Bilingualism is considered an asset