Job Description

About SickKids

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Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.


When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.


Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

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The Cell and Systems Biology Program at the SickKids Research Institute is seeking a Clinical Research Project Assistant with outstanding participant recruitment skills for our exciting, international, multi-site research projects. Working closely with the clinical team, the successful candidate will recruit participants and contribute to all aspects of clinical research, including coordinating Research Ethics Board approvals and developing collaborative relationships with other teams within the research program.

Here's What You'll Get To Do:

Recruit participants and obtain informed consent for research studies Assist in administrative tasks related to operational research projects Telephone participants to confirm appointments or follow-up on study requirements. Explain questionnaires and arrange for participant data collection Assist with data tasks such as checking data for accuracy and completeness; data extraction; score data; data re-entry; data cleaning Prepare study case report forms and assemble study packages Conduct health chart reviews Assist in shipping, stock management and replenishment Assist with study initiation, research ethics board submissions, preparation for audits and site visits Assist in biologic sample collection and transportation Assisting in developing, testing, revising methods, practices and procedures including write-ups of workflows, SOPs and other documentation

Here's What You'll Need:

Post-secondary education in science Experience with clinical research, preferably experience interacting with paediatric populations, is an asset Experience with participant recruitment is an asset Experience with coordination of clinical trials is an asset Certification as a clinical research associate (e.g., SOCRA, ACRP accreditation) is an asset Self-motivated, proactive, and able to prioritize work in response to multiple demands Excellent communication, interpersonal, facilitation and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail are essential Maintaining confidentiality and detailed and precise record keeping are essential skills Training is required in Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS2), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and other formal certifications: can be achieved after hiring if not held prior A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Employment Type:

Full-time temporary 1 year contract


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Our Commitment to Diversity

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SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

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If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How To Apply

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