Clinical Research Project Assistant- Retinoblastoma Program
Top Benefits
About the role
About SickKids
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.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
Position Description
We are seeking a highly qualified candidate for a Clinical Research Project Assistant (CRPA) position in the Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences at the Hospital for Sick Children located in Toronto, Canada.
We are hiring a CRPA to primarily support the Retinoblastoma Program. Responsibilities related to this project include:
Regulatory
- Contribute to development of Research Ethics Board (REB) documents including study protocol and informed consent forms based on regulations, templates and institutional requirements
Project Coordination
- Monitor and update project work plans
- Schedule meetings and prepare necessary documents
- Follow and update operating procedures
Data Collection & Management
- Assist with REDCap and Excel database maintenance
Grant Applications, Execution and Reporting
- Assist with preparation of grant applications
- Manage grant budgets and accounting, including financial tracking, purchasing and expense reconciliation
- Assist with reporting requirements to funders
Other Administrative Activities
- Support onboarding and training of new staff and trainees
- Assist with preparing and maintaining up-to-date PI CVs in various formats (e.g. CIHR, NIH, UofT).
- Lead and support coordination of the annual Retinoblastoma Research Symposium
Here's What You'll Need:
- Bachelors of Science degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 2 years of clinical research experience aligning with aforementioned role(s).
- Demonstrated experience in any of the following would be considered an asset:
o Pediatric Ophthalmology research
o Epic
o REDCap
o Chart reviews
o Grant writing
o Project or event coordination
- Superior communication, organization and time management skills.
- Meticulous attention-to-detail.
- Ability to work independently with tight deadlines and changing priorities.
- Exceptional problem solving and decision making.
- Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- In your cover letter, please explain why you are applying for this specific position, and how this position will contribute to your career plans. Please include a sample of your writing (e.g., manuscript, literature review or other scientific report) with your application.
Here's What We Offer:
- Full-time temporary one-year contract, with the possibility of extension
- A competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
#LI-DNI
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.
How To Apply
Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
About The Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada’s most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally.
Its mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system.
SickKids is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, consistent and coordinated approach to paediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families.
SickKids is proud of its vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.™
Clinical Research Project Assistant- Retinoblastoma Program
Top Benefits
About the role
About SickKids
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.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
Position Description
We are seeking a highly qualified candidate for a Clinical Research Project Assistant (CRPA) position in the Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences at the Hospital for Sick Children located in Toronto, Canada.
We are hiring a CRPA to primarily support the Retinoblastoma Program. Responsibilities related to this project include:
Regulatory
- Contribute to development of Research Ethics Board (REB) documents including study protocol and informed consent forms based on regulations, templates and institutional requirements
Project Coordination
- Monitor and update project work plans
- Schedule meetings and prepare necessary documents
- Follow and update operating procedures
Data Collection & Management
- Assist with REDCap and Excel database maintenance
Grant Applications, Execution and Reporting
- Assist with preparation of grant applications
- Manage grant budgets and accounting, including financial tracking, purchasing and expense reconciliation
- Assist with reporting requirements to funders
Other Administrative Activities
- Support onboarding and training of new staff and trainees
- Assist with preparing and maintaining up-to-date PI CVs in various formats (e.g. CIHR, NIH, UofT).
- Lead and support coordination of the annual Retinoblastoma Research Symposium
Here's What You'll Need:
- Bachelors of Science degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 2 years of clinical research experience aligning with aforementioned role(s).
- Demonstrated experience in any of the following would be considered an asset:
o Pediatric Ophthalmology research
o Epic
o REDCap
o Chart reviews
o Grant writing
o Project or event coordination
- Superior communication, organization and time management skills.
- Meticulous attention-to-detail.
- Ability to work independently with tight deadlines and changing priorities.
- Exceptional problem solving and decision making.
- Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- In your cover letter, please explain why you are applying for this specific position, and how this position will contribute to your career plans. Please include a sample of your writing (e.g., manuscript, literature review or other scientific report) with your application.
Here's What We Offer:
- Full-time temporary one-year contract, with the possibility of extension
- A competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
#LI-DNI
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.
How To Apply
Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
About The Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada’s most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally.
Its mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system.
SickKids is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, consistent and coordinated approach to paediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families.
SickKids is proud of its vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.™