The Department of Nephrology requires a Clinical Research Coordinator I to work in clinical research in the Home Dialysis program. This position is an integral part of the Home Hemodialysis program and will coordinate several studies initiated by University Health Network and external sponsors through all phases of the research. The role will include promotion of research within the program.
Duties:
- Coordinate several clinical studies, including screening, recruitment, obtaining informed consent, execution of all aspects of study visits and assessments, sample collection and processing, data management, monitoring of safety, maintenance of research assets
- Assist with study audits and monitoring
- Conduct studies ensuring support of patients with chronic disease and in compliance with ICH-GCP, Tri-Council Guidelines, PHIPA, Health Canada/FDA regulations, UHN policies
- Contribute to the review of studies to determine feasibility
- Submission of studies for review by REB both at UHN and CTO
- Apply knowledge of investigator/sponsor-initiated research process, budgeting, and contract reviews
- Develop tools to ensure accurate data collection and data integrity
- Exercise independent judgement and decision making
- Work with minimal direction from leadership
- May provide leadership within the team
- Participate in projects as required
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Skills Required
- Coordinate clinical studies including screening, recruitment, informed consent, study visits, and assessments
- Sample collection, processing, and maintenance of research assets
- Data management and ensuring data integrity
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP, Tri-Council Guidelines, PHIPA, Health Canada/FDA regulations, and UHN policies
- Experience with REB submissions and review processes (UHN and CTO)
- Assist with study audits and monitoring
- Familiarity with investigator/sponsor-initiated research processes, budgeting, and contract review
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and work with minimal direction
- Ability to support patients with chronic disease and promote research within the program
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