Clinical Research Associate – Hamilton Health Sciences

Title of the Job: Clinical Research Associate

Location: Hamilton, ON

Job Description: The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is responsible for the organization, administration and coordination of assigned clinical research tasks, and completion of documentation to ensure the quality and integrity of the clinical trial data. The CRA maintains a system for effective data flow and assists with monitoring for study compliance. The CRA is involved in all aspects of the clinical trial process including startup procedures, screening and assessing patients for eligibility, registration of patients to protocols, interviewing patients, monitoring patients on study, collection and submission of data, and responding to enquiries.Qualifications 1. Graduate of Community College Secretarial/Office Administrative Diploma Program or equivalent
2. Minimum of three (3) years recent experience in an oncology-related environment
3. Minimum two (2) years recent (within last 5 years) clinical research experience or equivalent education (i.e., Clinical Research Coordinator/Graduate Certificate)
4. Certification as a Clinical Research Professional or Clinical Research Coordinator, preferred
5. Demonstrated knowledge of ICH GCP, Health Canada Food and Drug Regulations, and the US FDA Code of Federal Regulations
6. Working knowledge of cancer, human anatomy and physiology, diagnostic and pathologic tests results, cancer treatments and side effects, and disease-related symptoms
7. Medical terminology (Levels 1 & 2 or equivalent subject to testing)
8. Highly proficient in MS Office and data base applications (e.g. Demonstrated knowledge of CRF and eCRF completion processes)
9. Strong analytical skills with particular attention to detail
10. Demonstrated positive interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
11. Excellent organizational skills, with a high degree of motivation and self-directedness
12. Demonstrated ability in patient assessment, teaching and counseling
13. Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and perform multiple concurrent tasks
14. Ability to travel between HHS sites to support off-site investigators conducting oncology studies

Company Name: Hamilton Health Sciences

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