Research Clerk (Temporary Full Time)

Job title: Research Clerk (Temporary Full Time)

Job description: JOB TITLE – Research Clerk (Temporary Full Time)

Job Posting #: 926239

Union: Non-Union

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Department of Surgical Oncology

Reports to: Clinician Scientist

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: $19.63 – $24.54 hourly: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Status: Temporary Full Time (1 year contract)

Posted Date: November 8, 2023

Closing Date: Until Filled

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Position Summary

We are seeking to identify a qualified candidate to join a team of scientific and clinical investigators as a Research Clerk within the Surgical Oncology – Urology department at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The Research Clerk works closely with the team to maintain research databases, performing medical chart review and data abstraction, and assist with research administrative tasks. The successful candidate will have outstanding organizational skills with the capacity to ensure proper compliance with research protocols. Proficiency in English with excellent communication skills will be required.

Duties

• Provides data entry and word processing/typing services.
• Performs additional clerical functions (e.g., requisitions office and/or lab supplies; sorts/distributes mail; photocopies documents).
• Assists in the modification and maintenance of electronic and paper data filing systems.
• Contributes to the maintenance of accurate data necessary for efficient department/research operations.
• May obtain medical data on research subjects from registries or other hospitals.
• May collect, print and transcribe study data from EPR system.

Qualifications

• At minimum, a completion of a Bachelor’s degree program, or recognized equivalent in Health or Science Related Discipline
• Minimum 6 months related experience.
• General knowledge of research methodology and clinical research ethics
• Experience working with databases
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work individually as well as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
• Satisfactory attendance

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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