About the Role
Join our Centricity Research Toronto LMC Multispecialty site as a full-time Research Assistant. You will support clinical research studies from start to finish, working closely with the site team to recruit and support participants, conduct study visits, perform clinical procedures, process samples, and maintain documentation. Your contributions will ensure studies run safely, efficiently, and compliantly.
Responsibilities
- Conduct study activities in compliance with GCP, SOPs, and protocols.
- Monitor participant safety.
- Perform scheduled visits and assessments (e.g., vitals, ECGs).
- Support recruitment efforts, screen participants, and obtain informed consent.
- Maintain accurate documentation.
- Perform delegated clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, sample collection/shipping, and point-of-care testing.
- Manage investigational product accountability.
- Complete source documents and CRFs.
- Maintain CTMS records.
- Report adverse events promptly.
- Ensure investigational product inventory and storage compliance.
- Prepare for monitoring visits and audits.
- Maintain ISF.
- Organize exam rooms and labs.
- Assist with scheduling and participant check-in/out.
- Support outreach events.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of hands-on phlebotomy experience.
- Qualified to perform phlebotomy in Canada.
- Previous clinical research experience, including exposure to study protocols, GCP, participant visits, and clinical research documentation.
- Comfortable using clinical equipment such as blood pressure monitors, ECG machines, and point-of-care testing devices.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, complete, and compliant documentation.
- Clear and professional communication skills with participants, colleagues, and external partners.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to contribute to a collaborative team.
- Proactive, organized, and solutions-focused approach to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Clinical research
- GCP
- Study protocols
- Participant visits
- Clinical research documentation
- Vitals
- ECGs
- Sample collection/shipping
- Point-of-care testing
- Investigational product accountability
- Source documents
- CRFs
- CTMS
- Adverse event reporting
- ISF maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
Experience Level
- 3+ years of phlebotomy experience
- Previous clinical research experience
Education Level
- Degree or diploma in biological sciences, medicine, healthcare, clinical research, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Salary/Compensations
- $45,000-$50,000
- Eligible for incentive compensation
