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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.

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Position Description

The Translational Genomics team is looking for a dynamic Clinical Research Project Assistant to support different research projects at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). The research assistant will be supporting participant recruitment to a variety of genetic research studies aiming to integrate leading-edge genomic technologies into healthcare to deliver precision medicine for paediatric patients. They will be responsible for enrolling study participants, coordinating sample collection, maintaining study records, completing data entry, and supporting other day-to-day operations of these studies.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

• Support the Principal Investigators (PIs) and project team to enable the enrollment of patients into studies applying genome sequencing and other cutting-edge technologies to understand genetic rare diseases.
• Explain the genetic concepts and the study to participants, gauge interest in study participation, accompany families through decisions relating to their enrollment in research, and coordinate consent and sample collection processes, where appropriate.
• Contact potential families by phone, email, or videoconferencing to discuss study requirements and develop strategies to ensure timely follow-up.
• Review medical records to identify relevant study data points, perform data entry, maintain up-to-date study records, and perform data cleaning tasks to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining organized, detailed, and accessible study records and ensuring confidentiality of study files and participant records.
• Assist with data extraction to provide summary reports of project milestones and provide support for the analysis of relevant study outcomes.
• Organize documentation (e.g. Intake, requisition, and consent forms) for sample preparation and genetic analyses; follow-up on samples through the laboratory workflow.
• Communicate with a variety of colleagues including physicians, genetic counsellors, research assistants, laboratory scientists, researchers, medical trainees, study team members, and others to foster collaborative relationships and coordinate study activities and initiatives.
• Liaise with clinicians who have identified eligible patients for genetic research studies.
• Actively participate in ensuring the success of the assigned projects by working with team members to identify areas of improvement and develop solutions to encountered challenges.
• Assist with tasks related to the study, including administrative responsibilities such as coordinating meetings and taking minutes, as well as the development of participant-facing materials such as newsletters.
• Participate in grant and/or manuscript preparation, presentations, and project reporting.
• Attend relevant team and departmental meetings or rounds in order to increase knowledge and understanding.

Here's What You'll Need

• A post-secondary degree in life sciences or a health-related discipline is required. Individuals graduating in the spring of 2026 are welcome to apply. Previous clinical research experience is an asset but not mandatory
• Keen interest and/or knowledge of genetics and self-motivation to learn new concepts
• Ability to work on-site at least 3 days a week
• Knowledge of genetic concepts and familiarity with medical terminology will be advantageous
• Superior organizational, time management skills, and attention to detail are essential
• Professionalism, integrity, and strong work ethic with the proven ability to work independently and collaboratively on tasks
• Effective and proactive problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to take on varied responsibilities and adapt to evolving priorities
• Proven ability to work resourcefully and prioritize tasks to effectively balance competing demands from multiple concurrent projects
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication skills
• A proven track-record of engaging with a variety of stakeholders in a professional, inclusive, and culturally-sensitive manner
• High proficiency with computer skills and/or the ability to learn new computer programs with ability to effectively use Office365 and the Microsoft Office suite of applications such as SharePoint, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams. Experience with RedCap databases is an asset
• Desire to learn to use new tools to develop strategies to effectively respond to emerging needs
• TCPS 2 and Good Clinical Practice certificate will be required (if not already certified, can be completed after hire in a self-directed manner)
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Employment Type: Full-time temporary 1 year contract, 1.0 FTE

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Our Commitment to Diversity

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

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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