Clinical Research Study Assistant

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Center
Department: Research
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Salary Range: $53,747 - $67,184 Annually
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Temporary Full-time
Closing Date: February 17, 2026

Position Summary:
The Clinical Research Study Assistant will support research initiatives in the thoracic clinic at Princess Margaret Hospital by coordinating the day-to-day operations of assigned clinical trials and research studies. This includes participant screening, recruitment, consenting, sample and data collection, regulatory submissions, and collaboration with clinical and research teams to ensure protocol compliance and research integrity.

Duties:

• Screen and consent study participants in accordance with study protocols and REB guidelines
• Schedule and coordinate participant visits, procedures, and assessments
• Collect clinical data for researches and organize them in research databases
• Organize access to public and clinical research datasets
• Assist in the collection, processing, and secure storage of biological samples (if applicable)
• Maintain essential documents and prepare regulatory submissions to UHN Research Ethics Board (REB)
• Liaise with sponsors and hospital departments to support study logistics and timelines
• Prepare materials for audits, site visits, and monitoring
• Participate in research meetings and contribute to study progress reports
• Applies straightforward technical knowledge and skills to perform well
• Implement and coordinate all aspects of data collection and source documentation, as per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines

• Community college diploma in a health-related discipline, or equivalent is required
• 3 to 6 months related 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 preferred
• Previous experience working in cancer-related research and/or with medically ill patients would be an asset
• Familiarity with UHN's research infrastructure, including eREB, EPIC, Redcap and hospital-based workflows, is a strong asset

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.