Clinical Research Assistant

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team within the most active and productive emergency medicine research program in Canada. The Research Assistant will contribute to our multi-centre, multi-year, and multi-facetted emergency medicine research studies. This is an on-site position. The candidate will report directly to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Venkatesh Thiruganasambandamoorthy.

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Recruitment of study participants: Obtain consent and enroll patients into studies; coordinate follow-up appointments as necessary (must be available to work for at least 24 hours per week on site)
• Track study compliance, update study logs and complete study forms (CRFs, ECGs, Outcome assessment, etc.).
• Conduct telephone follow-ups.
• Assist with data collection, data entry and data cleaning
• Help prepare reports, presentations, and manuscripts submission

Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):

• Must be able to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.
• Candidate will be expected to travel between the Civic and General Campuses (with potential travel to Queensway Carleton Hospital).
• Evidence of training certification in Tri-Council Policy Statement -2 (TCPS-2) and the International Conference on Harmonisation – Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP).
• Evidence of training in Food and Drug Regulations, Division 5, and/or Device Regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and bedside manner.
• Superior organizational, analytical and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to set priorities and work in a dynamic environment
• Must be proficient in basic computer software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• University degree in health sciences or related field.
• 2-3 years of previous experience working in a clinical research setting.
• Clinical background
• Access to a car
• Bilingual

Compensation Pay Range:
Min: $21.92/hr.- Max: $29.23/hr

Comments to Applicant: Please send ONE pdf file with complete cover letter, CV, description of clinical research experience and names of at least two referees to [email protected]. Subject of the Email should be “Dr. Venk - CRA Part-time Application"

Contact Info: Name: Iris Nguyen
Title: Clinical Research Program Manager
Program: Clinical Epidemiology Program - Acute Care Research
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 1053 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ohri.ca/profile/vthiruganasambandamoorthy

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups, in particular the four groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities).

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.