Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Research
Reports to: Clinician Scientist, Gastroenterologist
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Day
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: December 24, 2025

Position Summary:
The Clinical Research Study Assistant will support research initiatives across various clinical departments at UHN by coordinating the day-to-day operations of assigned clinical trials and research studies. This includes participant recruitment, data collection and entry, regulatory submissions, and collaboration with clinical and research teams to ensure protocol compliance and research integrity.

Duties

• Recruit, screen, and consent study participants in accordance with study protocols and REB guidelines
• Schedule and coordinate participant visits, procedures, and assessments
• Assist in the collection, processing, and secure storage of biological samples (if applicable)
• Maintain essential documents and prepare regulatory submissions to UHN Research Ethics Board (REB)
• Monitor and report adverse events in compliance with ICH-GCP and Health Canada regulations
• Liaise with sponsors and hospital departments to support study logistics and timelines
• Prepare materials for audits, site visits, and monitoring
• Participate in research meetings and contribute to study progress reports
• Applies straightforward technical knowledge and skills to perform well
• Defined, routine and/or repetitive tasks

Qualifications

• Community college diploma in a health-related discipline, or equivalent is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Nursing, or a related discipline is preferred
• 3 to 6 months of related experience is required
• Familiarity with UHN's research infrastructure, including eREB, EPIC, and hospital-based workflows, is a strong asset
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Applies knowledge of IATA shipping regulations and basic laboratory procedures, as required

Additional Information

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 https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.