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About the Role
The Clinical Research Study Assistant will support clinical research studies evaluating autonomic function and non-invasive neuromodulation in patients with cardiac arrhythmias and autonomic disorders. The role involves assisting in study coordination, participant interaction, data collection, and regulatory compliance, including performing study-specific procedures like venipuncture and ECG recordings.
Responsibilities
- Assist with screening and recruitment of study participants
- Schedule study visits and maintain participant communication
- Support informed consent process under supervision
- Perform venipuncture/phlebotomy for collection of research blood samples
- Assist with processing, labelling, storage, and preparation of research blood samples/specimens
- Acquire high-quality resting ECG recordings for subsequent analyses
- Measure and document vital signs and other study-specific physiological measurements
- Collect study data (questionnaires, vitals, device logs, diaries)
- Maintain accurate source documentation and case report forms
- Assist with REB submissions and regulatory documentation
- Track and document adverse events and protocol deviations
- Manage study files and maintain data confidentiality
- Coordinate with clinical staff and research team members
Requirements
- Community college diploma in a health-related discipline, or equivalent
- 3–6 months of related experience; clinical research experience preferred
- Previous training and demonstrated competency in venipuncture/phlebotomy required
- Experience performing ECG acquisition and obtaining high-quality ECG recordings is strongly preferred
- Experience with processing, handling, and storage of biological specimens is an asset
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research ethics is an asset
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact professionally and sensitively with research participants
- Ability to follow detailed study protocols and perform standardized research procedures accurately and consistently
- Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience with REDCap or clinical databases is an asset
- Must complete applicable UHN training and competency requirements before independently performing study-specific procedures
- A Criminal Record Check may be required
Skills
- Venipuncture/phlebotomy
- ECG acquisition
- Processing biological specimens
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Research ethics
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Communication skills
- Professional interaction with participants
- Following study protocols
- Performing standardized research procedures
- Independent work
- Teamwork
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- REDCap or clinical databases
Location
- Toronto General Hospital
Work Type
- Temporary Full-Time
- 1-year contract
Experience Level
- 3-6 months of related experience
- Clinical research experience preferred
- Venipuncture/phlebotomy experience required
- ECG acquisition experience strongly preferred
- Biological specimen handling experience an asset
- GCP and research ethics knowledge an asset
- REDCap or clinical database experience an asset
Education Level
- Community college diploma in a health-related discipline, or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- CAD 53747 - CAD 67184 - yearly
Benefits
- Competitive offer packages
- Member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- Flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions
- Multiple corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
About the Company
- UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital.
- With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre.
- As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.
- UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine.
- UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
- UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World.
Equal Opportunity
- UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace.
- Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Applicants need to make their requirements known.