Job description
LEADER research, located in Hamilton, ON, is a clinical research site focused on the area of Clinical Trials in Clinical Immunology and Dermatology. Our team conducts and coordinates Phase II-IV clinical trials in a space created for the benefit of patients who require advanced treatments.
LEADER research stands for Lima’s Excellence in Allergy and Dermatology Research. Its name shows an ongoing pursuit of excellence in knowledge and improvement, embracing the state of intellectual curiosity, leadership, and innovation. Therefore, excellence means attaining a world-class quality level in allergy and dermatology clinical research.
Currently, we are excited to bring on a Laboratory Research Assistant who can work with us in this co-op position and may have opportunities for growth and development.
A position at this level has a primary purpose of performing a range of routine research laboratory duties supporting the clinical research team in their daily activities and will report to the Senior Medical Laboratory Technician. However, tasks and instructions may be handed out from Clinical Research Coordinators or Research Manager within the unit.
Through our affiliation with Probity Medical Research (PMR), the LEADER research staff has access to training in ICH-GCP, Health Canada Division 5, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Student must be enrolled as a full or part-time student at an accredited academic institution
- Student will be required to provide the Academic Contact (AC) information
- Student must be eligible for the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
- Student must be a refugee, permanent resident, or a Canadian citizen
Qualifications:
- Student of a Bachelor’s Degree Program or Diploma in the field of Science or Health Science is preferred or equivalent work experience in a medical laboratory preparing blood, urine, tissues samples for testing.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills (written and oral) with a good command of the English language.
- Highly detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills, and willingness to learn and teach others.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Experience in contributing to team goals, sharing knowledge and resources, and fostering a positive and inclusive team atmosphere is essential. Candidates should be adaptable and receptive to feedback, and capable of resolving conflicts constructively within a team setting.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong MS Office skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, familiarity with pharmaceutical medications, general research procedures, and regulatory requirements are assets.
- Previous work in a clinical research site is an asset.
- Phlebotomy experience is an asset.
Responsibilities:
- Laboratory specimens handling (blood work, pipetting, processing, etc.) and shipping, including but not limited to blood, urine, biopsy tissues, preparing slides, reading urinalysis, pregnancy tests, and COVID-19 tests, etc.
- Manage study equipment used in the laboratory (centrifuge, incubator, fridges, freezers, scanner, etc.).
- Administrative tasks like shipment documents preparation, filling logs, photocopying, faxing, creating source documents, documents filing etc., to ensure laboratory study material is highly organized.
- Laboratory kits preparation for studies visits.
- Maintenance of laboratory binders, print laboratory reports regularly, and file them for investigators signature.
- Handle with laboratory queries.
- Maintain, clean, and organize the laboratory facility (equipment, cabinets, etc.), including to do some basic maintenance.
- Receipt, storage, order, and maintain the inventory of all studies supplies (lab kits, shipment material, dry ice, etc.) updated. Handle with studies supplies deliveries: receive, check, store, return, replenish, contact provider if applicable, etc.
- Handle couriers’ services, booking, rescheduling, canceling, etc.
- Contact studies participants to schedule necessary laboratory retests.
- Train on SOPs, ICH-GCP, HC Division 5, TDG, CPR, PMR, and all required training sessions on sponsor databases, online portals, and or study-specific systems as required to conduct each protocol.
- Monitor fax and email correspondences frequently.
- Update and maintain information in a variety of databases, spreadsheets, general documents, and SharePoint.
- Chair research group meetings.
- Participate in clinical trials sponsors’ meetings.
- Ensure that the relevant research methodology is applied, and all research material is handled following established protocols, policies, procedures, and ICH-GCP guidelines.
- Other duties as needed.
Job Type: Co-op, temporary for 16 weeks with possibility of renewing for up to a maximum of 48 weeks
Working hours: Mon-Fri – 8:30 am to 13:30 pm (5 hours/day – 25 hours/week)
Salary: $19.00/hour
*References may be requested
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes.
Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.
Job Types: Part-time, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 16 weeks
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hamilton, ON L8L 3C3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you a part or full-time student at an Accredited Academic Institution?
Language:
Work Location: In person
