Clinical Research Study Assistant

• Compensation: CAD 53,747 - CAD 67,184 - yearly

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.

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Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Cardiology
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Hours: 37.5 Hours/Week
Wage Range: $27.56 to $34.45 per hour
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full-Time (1-year contract)
Closing Date:October 8, 2026

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Study Assistant will support clinical research studies evaluating autonomic function and non-invasive neuromodulation in patients with cardiac arrhythmias and autonomic disorders. Working under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and research team, the incumbent will assist in study coordination, participant interaction, data collection, and regulatory compliance and will perform study-specific procedures including venipuncture/phlebotomy, processing of research blood samples, and electrocardiographic (ECG) recordings in accordance with approved study protocols, UHN policies, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines

Duties

• Assist with screening and recruitment of study participants
• Schedule study visits and maintain participant communication
• Support informed consent process under supervision
• Perform venipuncture/phlebotomy for collection of research blood samples in accordance with approved study protocols and UHN requirements
• Assist with processing, labelling, storage, and preparation of research blood samples/specimens according to established study procedures
• Acquire high-quality resting ECG recordings (approximately 5-10 minutes) according to standardized research protocols for subsequent heart-rate variability (HRV), P-wave alternans, and other ECG-based analyses
• Measure and document vital signs and other study-specific physiological measurements, as required
• Maintain accurate source documentation and case report forms
• Assist with REB submissions and regulatory documentation
• Track and document adverse events and protocol deviations
• Manage study files and maintain data confidentiality
• Coordinate with clinical staff and research team members

• Community college diploma in a health-related discipline, or equivalent
• 3-6 months of related experience; clinical research experience preferred
• Previous training and demonstrated competency in venipuncture/phlebotomy required; experience performing phlebotomy in a clinical or research setting strongly preferred
• Experience performing ECG acquisition and obtaining high-quality ECG recordings is strongly preferred; training in study-specific ECG acquisition protocols will be provided as required
• Experience with processing, handling, and storage of biological specimens is an asset
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research ethics is an asset
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally and sensitively with research participants
• Ability to follow detailed study protocols and perform standardized research procedures accurately and consistently
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with REDCap or clinical databases is an asset
• The successful candidate will be required to complete applicable UHN training and competency requirements before independently performing study-specific procedures.

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