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 Clinical Research Project Coordinator serves as an integral member of the Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet Research Team. NIH- funded Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet is an international network of researchers dedicated to conducting diabetes prevention research for children and adults at risk for type 1 diabetes (https://www.trialnet.org/). The Hospital for Sick Children is the lead clinical centre in Canada, supporting affiliate sites across the country. We are seeking an individual to join the TrialNet team to assist with research operations.

Here's What You'll Get To Do:

Work closely with the study team in planning and carrying out all aspects of new and ongoing studies. Recruitment: Develop and execute in-hospital and community-based recruitment initiatives and support recruitment efforts at other Canadian sites Manage online referrals for potential study participants, confirm eligibility and obtain informed consent. Assist with advance preparations for participant study visits including preparation of source documentation, organization of blood sample collections, and booking travel and accommodations. Perform patient screening calls and study assessments and follow up with study participants. Organize materials to facilitate protocol adherence, including development and updating of study binders, checklists of eligibility etc. Ensure that studies are conducted in accordance with GCP, REB guidelines, TrialNet and SickKids policies and procedures. Assist in the management of SickKids REB submissions including amendments and renewals as well as community REB submissions Processing study samples including centrifuging, aliquoting serum and plasma samples. Management of study test kits including test kit tracking and processing. Organizing the shipment of study samples as per study protocols. Data management, including completion of case report forms, data entry and data verification. Assist in training/orientation of new research staff at Sick Kids and at affiliated sites. Occasional evenings or weekends and travel in Ontario is required. Attend 1 - 2 TrialNet Steering Committee meetings per year. Travel to the U.S. is required.

Here's What You'll Need:

Post-Secondary Degree in sciences, social sciences or a health-related discipline. 2-3 years related clinical research experience. Ability to develop expert knowledge of study protocols, procedures and documents Ability to function independently and collaboratively within a team Strong organizational skills Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, REDCap, EPIC) Certification as a Clinical Research Associate (e.g. SOCRA, ACRP accreditation) is an asset. TCPS2, GCP, Health Canada Regulatory Training is an asset Experience with type 1 diabetes is an asset A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Employment Type:

Full-time Temporary 1 year with option to renew and includes health and dental insurance, 1.0 FTE

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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.

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