Clinical Research Assistant I at OHRI

The Canadian Cholangiocarcinoma Collaborative (C3; www.cholangio.ca) is a national rare cancer network dedicated to improving care, research, and outcomes for people affected by cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer). We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Research Assistant I (CRAI) to support the C3 Patient Registry. The successful candidate will manage and maintain the C3 Patient Registry by requesting and reviewing medical records, extracting relevant clinical data, and entering information into the Registry on REDCap.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Contacting hospitals and patients for missing information.
• Ensuring registry data is accurate and up to date.
• Preparing data for linkage with other registries.
• Maintaining SOPs; and training new users on data entry and records processes.
• The role also supports broader program activities such as event coordination, social media, awareness, and advocacy.

Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a health science related field
• Experience maintaining confidentiality and privacy
• TCPS-2 and ICH-GCP training (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (in-person and virtual)
• Excellent attention to detail, time-management and ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a clinical research environment
• Experience with data entry and REDCap software
• Experience working in or around healthcare settings, including direct interaction with patients.
• Experience in clinical research, cancer research, health services or knowledge translation
• Bilingualism (English/French)
• SOCRA CCRP Certified

Contract Details:
This is a full-time contract.
Salary: Min: $43,818 - Max: $58,426 per annum

Comments to Applicant:
Please provide your CV and a cover letter to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position listed. A mandate of C3 is to provide greater access to clinical trials and personalized treatments for patients. To accomplish this, comprehensive research is integrated into clinical care at the earliest time possible in a patient’s cancer treatment. Apply to make a difference by submitting your CV and cover letter

Contact Info:
Name: Valerie Smaglinskie
Title: Research Administrative Assistant
Program: Cancer Research Program
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cholangio.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.