Clinical Research Assistant – Physical Sciences
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Job title: Clinical Research Assistant – Physical Sciences
Job description: Apply for position Clinical Research Assistant – Physical Sciences (08262021) Toronto, ON, CA Posted: 8/23/2021 3:31:42 PM
CLASSIFICATION: SRI – grant funded 1 year renewable
TITLE: Clinical Research Assistant
PLATFORM: Physical Sciences
REPORTING TO: Dr. Gregory Czarnota, Senior Scientist
BASIC FUNCTION: Clinical Research Assistant
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Clinical Research Assistant will work in close collaboration with PIs, Co-PIs, Collaborators, Researchers, Physicians and members of research labs and hospital administration to facilitate ongoing clinical research projects and activities of the Czarnota Laboratory.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Ultrasound imaging and data collection/analysis
- Reviewing and assessing patients for trial eligibility (screening and consenting patients)
- Maintenance of trial master files and data bases
- Assisting with cleaning and preparing data for use in machine learning algorithms
- Implementing protocols, studies and operational processes
- Assisting with writing standard operating procedures (SOPs), and logistical support for all stakeholders within the laboratory
- Ensuring timely and successful execution of clinical studies
- Reviewing and revising protocols as appropriate and elevate status/priority to relevant stakeholders
- Preparing project materials using various software programs to generate high quality reports, presentations, figures for grants, posters and manuscripts
- Conduct literature reviews. Write, edit, submit manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals
- Serving as the primary contact for assigned studies
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
Undergraduate degree with knowledge in a health related discipline
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- A minimum of 2 years of related practical experience in clinical research, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- MATLAB, Proton, C++ familiarity is an asset and preferred
- Knowledge of Health Canada Studies is preferred
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
- Ability to design and plan under limited supervision
- Ability to work independently and lead projects as required
- Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Capable of working as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team as required
In addition, the individual is expected to:
Participate in Dr. Czarnota’s ongoing research activities, including other pre-clinical projects as they are proposed and executed.
Work within the larger context of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) and observe Hospital and department rules and regulations, policies, procedures, practices, safety procedures and current legislation, in particular the Human Rights Code regarding discrimination and harassment.
Ensure the confidentiality of patient, employee, graduate student and Hospital information at all times.
Work cooperatively and constructively with the other members of SHSC staff.
Perform the above functions in a manner, which reflects the Hospital philosophy and mission of service, while promoting and maintaining good public relations with patients, visitors and Hospital staff.
In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration guidelines, applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.
Qualified applicants should forward their resume along with a cover letter and the names of three references to:
Dr. Gregory Czarnota
Chief, Radiation Oncology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Senior Scientist, Sunnybrook Research Institute
czarnota.laboratory@sunnybrook.ca
The Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.
Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.
Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Sunnybrook, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Thu, 04 Nov 2021 23:33:40 GMT
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