JOB TITLE: Clinical Research Coordinator I

Job Posting #:929362

Union: Non-Union

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Department of Medical Oncology & Hematology

Reports to: Principal Investigator

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary range: $68,890 - $86,112 per annum: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Status: Temporary Full Time (1 year)

Posted Date: March 4, 2024

Closing Date: March 18, 2024

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Job Summary:

A Clinical Research Coordinator I position is available at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre / University Health Network in Toronto, Canada. This role will encompass a variety of cancer genetics and genomics research studies in hereditary cancer early detection. Reporting to Dr. Raymond Kim, Medical Geneticist and Medical Director – Cancer Early Detection, the Clinical Research Coordinator I collaborates with the Manager, Principal Investigator and research health care team to assume responsibility for the overall coordination and management of a variety of hereditary cancer syndrome projects.

Duties

• Identification of patients fulfilling hereditary genetic testing criteria and assist in organizing clinical genetic testing for their patients
• Enrollment of patients into tumour profiling studies
• Coordinating liquid biopsy studies for patients with hereditary cancer syndromes
• Recruitment of study participants (e.g. identify and screen potential subjects, coordinate for blood tests and tissue bank, coordinate patient visits, obtain informed consent, execution of study visit) for multiple studies
• Planning, implementing and coordinating all aspects of data collection, source documentation and data entry per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines
• Assisting with implementation of universal germline genetic testing for the breast site
• Collaborating with team members on tasks related to participant recruitment, data generation and updating
• Coordinating with the Project Manager to execute administrative tasks, such as collection of regulatory documents, ethics submissions and general paperwork

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in a health or science-related field
  • Minimum of 3 years clinical and/or professional experience with 1-year of clinical research experience, preferred
  • Certification as a Clinical Research Professional an asset
  • Knowledge and interest in hereditary cancer genetics, genetic testing and genomic technologies, required
  • Experience with database maintenance and electronic patient record systems
  • Knowledge of clinical research principles, research regulations and IATA shipping regulations an asset
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with high attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to learn quickly, problem solve, set priorities and work independently
  • Confident in working with a variety of stakeholders and people from different disciplines
  • Strong proficiency with MS Office software, Word, Excel and Outlook

    Why join UHN?

    In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

    • Competitive offer packages
    • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
    • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
    • A flexible work environment
    • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
    • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

      Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

      Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

      UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

      University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • About the company

    The University Health Network (UHN), consisting of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, is a recognized leader in patient care, research and education.

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