Clinical Research Assistant - Physical Sciences (2023-4757)

Major Responsibilities

The Clinical Research Assistant will work in close collaboration with PIs, Co-PIs, Collaborators, Researchers, Physicians and members of research labs and hospital administration to facilitate ongoing clinical research projects and activities of the Czarnota Laboratory.

Duties And Responsibilities Include

• Preparing project materials using various software programs to generate high quality reports, presentations, figures for grants, posters and manuscripts
• Conduct literature reviews. Write, edit, submit manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals
• Serving as the primary contact for assigned studies
• Maintenance of trial master files and data bases
• Reviewing and revising protocols as appropriate and elevate status/priority to relevant stakeholders
• Ultrasound imaging and data collection/analysis
• Assisting with cleaning and preparing data for use in machine learning algorithms
• Assisting with writing standard operating procedures (SOPs), and logistical support for all stakeholders within the laboratory
• Reviewing and assessing patients for trial eligibility (screening and consenting patients)
• Ensuring timely and successful execution of clinical studies
• Implementing protocols, studies and operational processes

Preferred Education

Undergraduate degree with knowledge in a health related discipline

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Health Canada Studies is preferred
• Ability to design and plan under limited supervision
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Capable of working as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team as required
• A minimum of 2 years of related practical experience in clinical research, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and lead projects as required
• MATLAB, Proton, C++ familiarity is an asset and preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

In Addition, The Individual Is Expected To

Participate in Dr. Czarnota’s ongoing research activities, including other pre-clinical projects as they are proposed and executed.

Work within the larger context of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) and observe Hospital and department rules and regulations, policies, procedures, practices, safety procedures and current legislation, in particular the Human Rights Code regarding discrimination and harassment.

Ensure the confidentiality of patient, employee, graduate student and Hospital information at all times.

Work cooperatively and constructively with the other members of SHSC staff.

Perform the above functions in a manner, which reflects the Hospital philosophy and mission of service, while promoting and maintaining good public relations with patients, visitors and Hospital staff.

In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration guidelines, applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Qualified applicants should forward their resume along with a cover letter and the names of three references to:

Dr. Gregory Czarnota

Radiation Oncologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Senior Scientist, Sunnybrook Research Institute

[email protected]