Clinical Research Study Assistant

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
Number of Vacancies: 1 
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: UHN Biospecimen Services
Reports to: Clinical Research Manager
Salary Range: $53,747 - $67,184 Annually
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Temporary Full-time (1 Year Contract)
Closing Date: April 6, 2026

Position Summary:
The McCain GU Biobank is an investigator initiated biobanking program that collects and archives biological specimens and data obtained from consented urologic oncology patients and stores them for future research purposes. The MGB, founded in 2008, aims to enhance future cancer research capabilities in the areas of genomics, proteomics and epidemiology. The MGB has mapped relevant clinical states for urologic cancer cohorts and controls, and established a systematic and clinically integrated approach to biospecimen procurement.  

We are seeking an energetic, passionate, and patient-oriented Clinical Research Study Assistant (CRSA) who enjoys working in a fast paced clinical research environment. This role requires research and/or patient facing clinical experience.

Duties:

• Recruit participants (e.g. identify potential participants, obtain informed consent, collect demographic and clinical data)
• Execute some or all aspects of sample collection (e.g. perform venipuncture, process as per laboratory manual, transport to local laboratories as per SOPs)
• Manage participant and specimen databases and perform data entry from health records or other sources, as per approved study protocol and authorized access
• Maintain all regulatory files and execute study-related administrative tasks such as filing of study documents, bookings and requests, administrative binders, etc.
• Applies straightforward technical knowledge and skills to perform well-defined, routine and/or repetitive tasks 
• Following established procedures & guidelines and comply with applicable regulations

• Bachelor's Degree or a Community College Diploma in health or science related discipline.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred; candidates willing to obtain certification encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of Research regulations and guidelines (such as ICH/GCP, Tri-Council Policy, Declaration of Helsinki, FDR, CFR and Health Canada TPD as required)
• Strong communication, organizational, time management and problem solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Office software

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.