Clinical Research Assistant II

Drs. Sylvie Aucoin and Daniel McIsaac are anesthesiologists and researchers at The Ottawa Hospital and are CIHR-funded investigators. Their research program (Aging Innovation in Perioperative Medicine & Surgery (AIMS)) at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute looks to improve the care and outcomes of older people who require major surgery with a special focus on frailty, health system performance, and patient reported outcomes. AIMS is an interdisciplinary team of motivated researchers, clinicians, patient partners, and trainees who work in a collaborative and team-based environment. Under the supervision of Drs. Sylvie Aucoin and Daniel McIsaac, the Clinical Research Assistant II (CRAII) will help support the VICTORY Trial – a randomized controlled trial of virtual care after surgery compared to standard of care for older adults living with frailty.

The prospective hire will be responsible for the following tasks, as well as support other AIMS projects and team goals:

• Work in a busy clinical environment (the pre-admission unit of The Ottawa Hospital).
• Screen patients for eligibility, including completing frailty assessments.
• Obtain informed consent from patients.
• Data collection and entry via questionnaires and chart review.
• Coordinate and monitor all aspects of patient trial participation including completing follow-ups, intervention delivery, and trial correspondence documentation.
• Liase with other research staff and service providers to ensure trial intervention is communicated effectively.
• Prioritize and manage time effectively to coordinate competing tasks, activities, and meet tight or changing deadlines.
• The successful candidate will be expected to work both onsite and remotely from home, as required. Majority of time will be onsite.

Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):
Education/Certifications:

• Secondary diploma
• Evidence of training certification in Tri-Council Policy Statement -2 (TCPS-2), the International Conference on Harmonization – Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP), and Health Canada Division 5 – Drugs for Clinical Trials Involving Human Subjects

Employment Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in clinical research environment.
• Experience supporting investigator-initiated clinical trials and/or multi-centre trials, including recruitment, consent, data collection.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as both part of an interdisciplinary team and independently.

Personal Qualities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), especially with older adults.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills required to coordinate multiple activities to meet tight or changing deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills required to deal with unexpected situations or issues.

Other Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent computer skills (MS Teams, Zoom, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Zoom)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingualism (French and English) is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in a health science related field or equivalent.
• Experience with exercise and nutrition support.
• Experience using REDCap and/or the Ottawa Method Centre’s Electronic Data Capture System for data management and data collection.
• Proficiency with The Ottawa Hospital’s EPIC medical record, including establishing participant identification and screening processes, is considered a strong asset.

Compensation Pay Range:
Min: $25.842/hr - Max: $34.455/hr

Comments to Applicant:
Please send a complete CV and a cover letter to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position listed.

Contact Info:
Name: Emily Hladkowicz
Title: Clinical Research Manager
Program: AIMS Research Group – Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 1053 Carling Ave, Ottawa Ontario, K1Y 4E9
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ohri.ca/AIMS/Default.aspx
http://www.ohri.ca/profile/dmcisaac/profile

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.