Clinical Research Analyst

UHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and it's only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union: Non-Union

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Supportive Care

Reports to: Principal Investigator

Work Model: Hybrid

Grade: D0:05

Job Code: 2511

Hours: 20 Hours Per Week

Salary: $32.82 - $37.50 (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)

Shifts: Days & Afternoons

Status: Temporary Part-Time

Closing Date: February 14, 2025

My team focuses on research involving older adults with cancer. Our major projects include (or have included):

1. Clinical trials examining the role of exercise in older adults receiving cancer treatment to improve quality of life, fatigue, and physical fitness.
2. Understanding the value of geriatric assessment in older patients with cancer using both randomized trials and knowledge translation approaches.
3. Clinical trials examining geriatric assessment and management in older adults starting cancer treatment
4. The use of self-completed geriatric assessments by older adults with and without cancer.
5. A Multi-stage study examining access to cancer care and cancer clinical trials for racialized older adults across Canada.

The selected clinical research analyst:

• Will work on two projects, one that explores the implementation and usability of a self-reported geriatric assessment, the other, a clinical trial exploring the benefits of a geriatric assessment and chair-based exercise for older adults starting treatment for cancer. Both projects are under the supervision of the principal investigator team and his senior study team member.
• May prepare a summary of the research protocol including data collection instruments (e.g. chart review data collection form, patient questionnaires).
• May help with correspondence with research ethics boards and/or funding/regulatory agencies.
• May consent and enroll new patients onto a clinical research study. Will obtain relevant medical data on research subjects from subjects directly, charts and/or the Electronic Patient Record.
• May perform data entry related to research data for project, possibly including double-data entry and/or data quality checking.
• Assist in twice weekly Zoom exercise classes and complete weekly check-in phone calls with exercise class participants.
• Contributes to the maintenance of accurate data and other research administration functions necessary for efficient and ethical research operations.

The Clinical Research Analyst will gain experience in clinical research in geriatric oncology and will develop a variety of essential research and transferable skills (e.g., communication, leadership, management, analysis, teamwork).

• Completed a Masters degree in a relevant area, such as Kinesiology
• Previous research experience in a clinical environment (preferred)
• Able to act with discretion, tact and diplomacy
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

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.