Reference Number: 000002176
Posted Date: 7/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/11/2026

Department: LTRI
Position: Clinical Research Assistant I

Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre with a provincial, national and international reputation for discovering and delivering life-changing care. Since 2015, we have provided excellent and compassionate care in hospital, community and home. Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.

The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI) of Mount Sinai Hospital, a University of Toronto affiliated research centre, is one of the world's leading centres in biomedical research.  With ground-breaking discoveries in research areas such as diabetes, genetic disorders, cancer and women’s and infants’ health, the Institute is committed to excellence in health research and the training of young investigators.  Strong partnerships with the clinical programs of Mount Sinai Hospital ensure that scientific knowledge is used to promote human health.  Your significant contributions will assist in maintaining our momentum in advancing our research.

Department Summary:

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Mount Sinai Hospital is one of the largest academic centres for women’s health care in the country. Mount Sinai Fertility is an academic fertility clinic providing a full spectrum of fertility assessment and treatment options for family building. Research conducted at Mount Sinai Fertility advances evidence-based fertility care and influences clinical practice through clinical trials, outcomes research, reproductive genetics, and patient-centered care initiatives. A research assistant position offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary academic environment and contribute directly to impactful research that improves reproductive healthcare and advances the field of fertility medicine. Sinai Health is looking for a Clinical Research Assistant to support the division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to work on multiple projects in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. In this role, you will be expected to exercise sound judgment and independence while managing the day-to-day administrative and research activities. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to quality customer service, applying excellent problem solving and communication skills to ensure the success of the department.

Responsibilities:

The Clinical Research Assistant’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and conduct systematic review activities including protocol development, data extraction, and quality assessment
• Assist with preparation submission and maintenance of Research Ethics Board and other regulatory submissions, ensuring compliance with institutional assessment
• Assist with consent documents based on regulations, REB consent templates, and institutional requirements
• Review patient medical charts to determine study eligibility as per inclusion/exclusion criteria
• Coordinate participant recruitment - provide study information, confirm eligibility, and obtain informed consent using standardized procedures
• Perform study visits with consented study participants, completing all required data collection with attention to protocol requirements
• Coordinate and conduct qualitative data collection, including interview studies
• Collect data, administer, and support analysis of surveys and questionnaires
• Data entry, data management, and query resolution, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Develop source document templates and data collection instruments aligned with study protocols
• Collection and management of patient data from the medical record for retrospective research projects
• Support the day-to-day coordination of multiple research projects by maintaining project records, tracking activities and timelines, organizing study documentation, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Maintain oversight of study expenses and ensure adherence to project budgets
• Support Research Coordinators and Research Manager with pick up of clinical trial specimens for shipment to central laboratory
• Ensure all studies follow Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Tri-Council Policy Statement 2 (TCPS2), and research ethics board (REB) guidelines
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary research teams, including scientists, healthcare professionals, and patients
• Prioritize assigned tasks and support multiple concurrent research projects to help meet study timelines and deadlines.
• Perform literature reviews to inform development of new research protocols
• Prepare conference abstracts and support manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed journals
• Support Research Students in administrative tasks as needed
• Other administrative duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Successful completion of a University Degree in a relevant health sciences or social sciences field (health services research, basic science, behavioural science, psychology, or related field) from an accredited educational institution
• Minimum of 1-2 years of previous related research experience in an academic or clinical setting is preferred
• Experience developing study protocols and submitting research ethics applications
• Demonstrated experience with qualitative and/or quantitative data collection and analysis
• Proficiency with data analysis software (e.g., NVivo, R, SPSS, SAS) or demonstrated willingness to learn
• Excellent planning, organizational, and project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Superior time management skills with the ability to prioritize across multiple projects and meet demanding deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to produce clear, well-structured written documents
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy of data collection and adherence to protocol requirements
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and video conferencing software (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
• Strong work ethic; positive, client focused attitude; superior professionalism; dependability and reliability; demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service
• Superior written/oral communication and presentation skills; excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to effectively convey factual information and detailed explanations
• Excellent time management, organizational and self-planning skills displaying flexibility by adjusting work schedules according to changing priorities, meeting demanding deadlines and producing high quality work
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions, exercise good judgment, discretion and initiative when dealing with confidential information and/or in responding to inquiries
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record

Preferable:

• 1-3 years of Previous experience working in Industry-sponsored clinical trials
• Working towards or certified as a clinical research professional (e.g., SOCRA certificate)
• Experience conducting systematic reviews from initiation to completion
• Data
• Proficiency with reference management and systematic review software (e.g., EndNote, Zotero, DistillerSR, Covidence, RevMan)
• Experience with searching in bibliographic databases (e.g., MEDLINE, Embase)
• Experience liaising with diverse stakeholders, including researchers, healthcare professionals, patients and families
• Prior publications in peer-reviewed journals or experience with manuscript preparation
• Experience in applied health research focused on reproductive health or women's health

Hourly pay range: $28.790 - $31.667

In accordance with Institute’s policy and legislated health and safety requirements, employment is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures, and training. Successful candidates will be required to provide two (2) written reference letters from their former employer(s)/supervisor(s).

We are a fully committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Sinai Health community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.

The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute is a scent sensitive environment, and all members of the community are expected to refrain from wearing or using scented products while visiting or working at the Institute. We also support a barrier-free workplace supported by the Institute’s accessibility plan, accommodation and disability management policies and procedures. Should you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, including accessible job postings, please contact the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Human Resources Department.

Our hiring process uses job posting portals that screen relevant keywords, followed by a review from a human recruiter.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

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