Clinical Research Project Assistant, Labatt Brain Tumour Research Centre

Overview

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

Sick Kids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join Sick Kids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

The Labatt Brain Tumour Research Centre (BTRC) Biobank supports high-impact pediatric brain tumour research through the ethical collection, processing, storage, and distribution of patient specimens and associated study data. The [Job Title] will provide hands-on operational support across biobank workflows, with a strong focus on meticulous database recordkeeping, adherence to SOPs, and professional, patient-centred communication. This role is 100% in-person, 5 days per week (Monday-Friday) at Sick Kids in Toronto.

Remote or hybrid work is not available. Applicants must be prepared to work on-site full-time as a condition of employment.

• Support day-to-day biobank operations including receipt, processing, aliquoting, labeling, and storage of specimens (e.g., blood and tissue) following established SOPs and timelines.
• Perform accurate specimen accessioning and inventory management, including tracking locations, transfers, and distributions to investigators.
• Maintain high-integrity database records: timely data entry, verification, discrepancy resolution, and routine quality checks/audits to ensure traceable sample histories and excellent downstream usability.
• Prepare and maintain documentation (e.g., logs, worksheets, chain-of-custody-style tracking) to support compliance and internal quality standards.
• Coordinate with clinical and research teams to ensure smooth specimen flow and clear communication around requirements, timing, and priorities.
• Interact with patients and families in clinic settings as required (e.g., supporting study participation workflows), communicating in a calm, approachable, and professional manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement: identify process gaps, suggest solutions, and implement refinements under guidance.

• Minimum
  
  B.Sc. or equivalent post-secondary education in a science/health-related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
• Experience in biobanking, clinical research operations, specimen handling, or laboratory workflows a strong asset.
• Familiarity with research databases (e.g., REDCap/LIMS/File Maker or similar), data QC practices, and SOP-driven environments an asset.
• Experience working in a patient-facing healthcare or clinical setting an asset.
• Demonstrated strengths in organization, attention to detail, and the ability to follow standards and procedures consistently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including comfort engaging with clinical teams and (where applicable) patients/families.
• Confidence with data entry and recordkeeping systems (e.g., Excel and/or research/biobank databases); commitment to accurate documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize time-sensitive work, and maintain reliability in a busy environment.
• Coachability: openness to feedback, willingness to learn, and steady skill-building over time.
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives.

Full-time (35 hours/week), 1-year contract (in-person) with modified benefits.

Sick Kids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. Sick Kids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview.

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