Job Title: Active_Research Assistant 1
Duration: 6 months
Location: Kirkland, QC H4M 2P4

Clinical Research Nurse / Clinical Research Coordinator

Purpose

Support study sites in the coordination and execution of Phase I-IV clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with study protocols, SOPs, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable regulatory requirements.

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Key Responsibilities

Clinical Study Coordination

• Coordinate clinical research studies under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Review study protocols, CRFs, study documents, and electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Participate in study/project meetings as required.
• Conduct study start-up activities and clinical setup.
• Prepare study-specific training materials, documents, and records.
• Troubleshoot study-related issues and support daily study operations.
• Assist with data quality review and query resolution.

Volunteer Recruitment & Management

• Recruit and screen study participants based on protocol-defined criteria.
• Educate volunteers regarding study procedures, timelines, and expectations.
• Serve as a volunteer advocate and address participant concerns proactively.
• Ensure participant safety and welfare throughout the study.

Clinical Procedures

Perform and document study-related procedures including:

• Phlebotomy and sample collection
• Vital signs assessment
• ECGs
• Spirometry
• Cannulation
• Cardiac telemetry monitoring
• Study drug administration and accountability

Data Collection & Reporting

• Collect, record, and report clinical data accurately in CRFs.
• Monitor and report Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs).
• Collaborate closely with investigators and study monitors.
• Support monitoring visits and audits.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
  • Study protocols
  • Site SOPs
  • Regulatory requirements
• Maintain study documentation and records.
• Identify and report protocol deviations.
• Support quality control and data integrity initiatives.

Team Support

• Participate in daily huddles and study planning activities.
• Assist nursing and clinical staff in delivering participant care.
• Maintain knowledge of current clinical research practices and nursing standards.

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Required Skills & Knowledge

Must-Have

• Clinical trial experience (Phase I-IV preferred)
• Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Clinical research coordination experience
• Participant recruitment and screening
• Clinical data collection and documentation
• Adverse Event (AE) and Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting
• Phlebotomy and specimen collection
• ECG administration
• Vital signs monitoring

Technical Skills

• Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems
• MS Office Suite
• Windows-based applications
• Clinical documentation and CRFs

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving ability
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with investigators, sponsors, monitors, and study participants

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Education & Certifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BNSc, BScN, RN) or equivalent
• Active nursing license in the applicable province/state/country
• Relevant clinical research experience (minimum 1 year)

Preferred

• GCP Certification
• Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) experience
• Phase I clinical trial experience

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 50.00/hr.