Clinical Research Associate

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our Emergency Medicine Research Program, one of the most active and productive emergency medicine research programs in Canada, as a Clinical Research Assistant I. The successful candidate will be involved in several investigator-initiated studies. The primary role will be recruitment of study participants in both emergency departments at The Ottawa Hospital. Recruit participants into all ongoing program studies – *must be available for evenings/weekends Assist Study Coordinator(s) with remote monitoring of all national study sites Assist Study Coordinator(s) with ongoing communication with sites to ensure compliance with study protocols Assist with data collection, data entry, data cleaning, follow-up of various studies Assist with study start-up activities (approvals, regulatory documents, training) Basic Requirements (Education/Experience): Secondary diploma Experience with MS Word, Excel, Power point and Outlook 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, as applicable Superior organizational and time management skills Ability to work independently and as a team member Adheres to confidentiality policy for sensitive patient data information Preferred Qualifications: University Degree – BSc preferred Bilingual preferred (English/French) Clinical research experience Familiarity with database software Contract Details: This is a 1-year full-time contract with the possibility of renewal. Salary: Min:$19.350/hr - Max:$24.631/hr Comments to Applicant: Please provide your CV and a cover letter to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position listed to: Contact Info: Name: Cathy Clement Title: Senior Clinical Research Program Manager Program: Clinical Epidemiology Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Address: 1053 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON. K1Y 4E9 Email: cclement@ohri.ca Website: www.ohri.ca/emerg/ 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.