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| Reference #: | 5458 |
| Position Type: | Temporary |
| Location: | London, Ontario |
| Date Posted: | Apr 21, 2016 |
| Experience: | 3 Years |
| Education: | College Diploma (2 years) |
Job Description
Department: Family Medicine,
Appointment Status: Temporary Part-Time
Classification and Regular Work Hours
Hours of Work: 20 hours per week
Salary: $24.11 per hour
Please note this is a wholly grant-funded, 12 month contract, opportunity
Responsibilities:
The Diabetes Program of research at the Centre for Studies in Family Medicine includes clinical trials, participatory and translational research, and population–based, information technology health research, all with a focus on the prevention or optimal treatment of diabetes. Clinical trials are implemented by a team consisting of Principal Investigators/Faculty, a clinical trials program coordinator, clinical trial research assistants and research administrative assistants.
This position, Clinical Trial Research Assistant, will be an integral part of the clinical trials team initiating new trials and implementing trials currently in process. Trial initiation duties will include review of trial operating procedures, submission of study protocol for UWO Ethics Review, and training for study-specific tests as required. Implementation duties will include recruitment (confirmation of inclusion exclusion criteria, and obtaining informed consent), performing subject review visits as per study protocol (maintaining case records, questionnaire completion, blood taking and processing, blood pressure measures and drug monitoring), subject support and motivation, and reporting serious adverse events and protocol amendments to ethics review board and sponsor.
Qualifications:
Education:
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.
Appointment Status: Temporary Part-Time
Classification and Regular Work Hours
Hours of Work: 20 hours per week
Salary: $24.11 per hour
Please note this is a wholly grant-funded, 12 month contract, opportunity
Responsibilities:
The Diabetes Program of research at the Centre for Studies in Family Medicine includes clinical trials, participatory and translational research, and population–based, information technology health research, all with a focus on the prevention or optimal treatment of diabetes. Clinical trials are implemented by a team consisting of Principal Investigators/Faculty, a clinical trials program coordinator, clinical trial research assistants and research administrative assistants.
This position, Clinical Trial Research Assistant, will be an integral part of the clinical trials team initiating new trials and implementing trials currently in process. Trial initiation duties will include review of trial operating procedures, submission of study protocol for UWO Ethics Review, and training for study-specific tests as required. Implementation duties will include recruitment (confirmation of inclusion exclusion criteria, and obtaining informed consent), performing subject review visits as per study protocol (maintaining case records, questionnaire completion, blood taking and processing, blood pressure measures and drug monitoring), subject support and motivation, and reporting serious adverse events and protocol amendments to ethics review board and sponsor.
Qualifications:
Education:
- A clinical education (examples: Nursing, Health or Medical Sciences, etc) is required
- Diploma/Certificate in Clinical Trials Management is preferred
- Over 3 years of previous clinical trial coordination/management experience
- Phlebotomy experience - Certification of Venipuncture is preferred
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice procedures; certification is preferred.
- Experience with processing and storage of blood
- Experience with research ethics processes and familiarity with privacy issues
- Diabetes clinical research experience is preferred
- Certification of Transport of Dangerous Goods preferred
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work independently and as a team partner
- Proficient with Windows computer software
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to pick up new skills quickly are essential
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.
