Clinical Research Assistant II

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Assistant II to support clinical research and quality improvement (QI) initiatives for the Department of Critical Care at The Ottawa Hospital and Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. The work will focus on acquisition and management of clinical data with the objective of improving quality of care for patients in the intensive care setting. This will include the design, implementation, and evaluation of interventions to improve patient care, safety, and outcomes. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a team environment, have excellent attention-to-detail, be able to work with limited supervision once trained. The successful candidate will be provided opportunities for skillset development, academic publication and career advancement based on outstanding performance

Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field
• 2 years of prior research experience.
• Experience conducting literature reviews and synthesis
• Extensive knowledge of software for word processing (Word), spreadsheet (Excel)
• Knowledge of hospital organization and health care delivery
• Evidence of training certification in Tri-Council Policy Statement -2 (TCPS-2) and the International Council on Harmonization – Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP)
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills, ability to balance multiple priorities
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication in English is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in French is considered an asset
• Master's (or Bachelor's) degree in a health sciences related field (e.g. Clinical Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Research Methodology, Public Health)
• Experience with data linkage of health administrative datasets as well as REDCap project management as well as statistical analysis (SAS,R)
• Experience with academic/scientific grant writing

Contract Details:
This is a 2-year full-time contract with the possibility of renewal.
Salary: min: $25.842 - max: $34.455

Comments to Applicant:
Please provide your CV and a cover letter to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position listed to Irene Watpool ([email protected])

Contact Info:
Name: Irene Watpool
Title: Senior Research Program Manager
Program: Clinical Epidemiology/Acute Care
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 1053 Carling Avenue, Room F649, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ohri.ca

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.