Clinical Research Study Assistant

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower (PMCRT)
Department: Research
Reports to: Senior Scientist
Salary Range: $50,164 - $62,705
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: January 23, 2026

Job Summary:
The role supports clinical research activities through patient identification, recruitment, and consent, as well as coordinating data and sample collection in compliance with UHN and ICH/GCP guidelines. Responsibilities include administering surveys, conducting recruitment interviews, performing sample handling, managing and cleaning research data, and assisting with testing using novel devices. The position works closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams in outpatient and/or inpatient settings.

Job Duties:

• Identifying, recruiting and obtaining consent from patients
• Administering surveys, tracking data and patient information
• various sample collection and handling, correlative science management
• Conducting tests using novel devices which will be trained to perform
• May involve conducting telephone and/or clinical recruitment interviews
• Working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical outpatient and/or inpatient environment
• Transcribing or extracting data, cleaning data, and managing some components of databases
• Implementing and coordinating all aspects of data collection and source documentation, as per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum); research-related Master's degree strongly preferred
• Minimum (2) years clinical research experience required: (e.g., study coordination; involvement/ management of randomized control trial studies; database design/set-up; data collection/management; questionnaire administration; data entry; literature searches, etc.)
• Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated, with the ability to set priorities and work well independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Previous experience working on grant and ethics applications required
• Previous experience working in cancer-related research and/or with medically ill patients would be an asset
• Excellent computer skills (i.e. MS Office, REDCap)

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.