Clinical Research Assistant I

Location: Toronto, Ontario, ca Department: Research Employment Type: {'id': 'permanent', 'label': 'Full-time'}

Company Description

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, West Park Healthcare Centre 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 17,000 employees, more than 1,250 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Job Description

Union: Non-union

Number of vacancies: 2

Replacement or New: New

Site: Toronto General Hospital & Toronto Western Hospital

Department: Emergency Medicine

Reports to: Dr. Jennifer Hulme

Wage Range: $27.56–$34.45 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Daytime, evening and weekend shifts as required

Status: Temporary Full-Time

Closing Date: October 29, 2026

Position Summary

The UHN Emergency Medicine Research Program supports a diverse portfolio of innovative and collaborative research across multiple areas, including clinical emergency medicine, addiction medicine and health equity, education, global health, health services delivery, injury prevention, palliative care, and quality improvement. The Emergency Medicine Research Program and Research Committee provide support and oversight for research involving patients, staff, trainees, and resources within the UHN Emergency Departments.

Our program is committed to fostering a collaborative research environment that supports and mentors clinicians, researchers, and trainees; promotes interdisciplinary and multi-site collaboration; and advances emergency medicine and public health at local, national, and international levels.

The Department of Emergency Medicine is currently seeking a Clinical Research Study Assistant to support a portfolio of clinical and health services research studies. The Clinical Research Study Assistant will provide participant-facing, research, organizational, and administrative support for ongoing research projects.

Working under the direction and close supervision of Principal Investigators and senior research staff, the Clinical Research Study Assistant will assist with participant screening and recruitment, informed consent processes, data collection and entry, participant follow-up, research interviews and surveys, research ethics documentation, and day-to-day study operations.

Depending on the assigned study, responsibilities may also include assisting with the collection, processing, labelling, storage, and preparation of biological specimens according to established study procedures and applicable training requirements.

This is a fully in-person position based in the Emergency Departments at Toronto General Hospital and/or Toronto Western Hospital.

Please note: Emergency Department research activities occur seven days per week. Research Assistants are scheduled across daytime, evening, and weekend shifts. The successful candidate must be available to work scheduled shifts of approximately 8–10 hours between 08:00 and 00:00, any day of the week, according to study and operational requirements

Duties

Participant Recruitment and Research Activities

Assists the interprofessional research and clinical teams with study-specific activities according to approved research protocols and established procedures.

Assists with screening and identifying potential research participants according to study eligibility criteria.

Supports participant recruitment and informed consent processes under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designated senior research staff.

Assists with participant interactions, including scheduling interviews, study visits, appointments, and follow-up activities.

Administers surveys, questionnaires, structured interviews, telephone interviews, and other standardized data collection tools according to approved study protocols.

Supports participant engagement in research activities, including co-design workshops, where applicable.

Assists with participant compensation according to established study and UHN procedures.

Travels to study or participant sites as required.

Data Collection and Documentation

Collects and records study data using predefined data collection tools, worksheets, and case report forms.

Performs data transcription from health records or other approved sources in accordance with study protocols and authorized access.

Assists with data entry, verification, and routine quality-control procedures.

Maintains accurate source documentation, study logs, and research records.

Assists with the organization, maintenance, and secure storage of electronic and paper research files.

Maintains participant confidentiality and follows applicable UHN privacy and research data security requirements.

Clinical Research Procedures

Assists with preparing clinical environments and materials for research activities according to approved study protocols.

Prepares, receives, sorts, labels, processes, and stores clinical research samples/specimens according to established procedures and applicable regulations.

Assists with specimen collection and limited research-related testing where appropriate to the position, following required training and competency assessments.

Follows approved protocols, safety requirements, and standardized procedures when performing research activities.

Research Administration and Study Support