Clinical Research Study Assistant Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Healthcare

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Union: Non Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Replacement or New: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Research
Reports to: Clinical Research Manager
Wage Range: $ - $ per hour
Hours: hr per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full Time (approximately 18 months)
Closing Date: November 4, 2026

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Study Assistant will support clinical research studies within the Breast Surgical Oncology group. Working under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and research manager, they will assist in study coordination, participant interaction, data collection, and regulatory compliance. This role will be primarily focused on the ABODE study portfolio ( and will perform study-specific procedures including informed consent with participants, monitoring and communicating with participants via an eHealth platform, tracking participant surveys and sending reminders, and acting as the main point of contact for the ABODE study portfolio.

All tasks will be performed in accordance with approved study protocols, UHN policies, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

Duties

Assist with screening and recruitment of study participants

Schedule virtual study visits and maintain participant communication

Conduct informed consent with participants

Collect study data (questionnaires, chart review, data collected in the eHealth platform)

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

Qualifications

Community college diploma in a health-related discipline, or equivalent

3–6 months of related experience; clinical research experience preferred

Previous training and experience in a clinical or research setting strongly preferred

Experience with processing, handling, and storage of study data

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research ethics

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 preferred;
Experience with EPIC is an asset

The successful candidate will be required to complete applicable UHN training and competency requirements before independently performing study-specific procedures.

Additional Information

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