Job Description
RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).
Position summary
Department / Research Program: Cancer Research Program
The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for supporting the successful conduct of clinical research studies. The incumbent will collaborate with investigators and health studies. The incumbent will collaborate with investigators and health care teams to assume responsibility for the coordination of the studies for the Meterissian Lab.
General Duties
- Assists in the planning and organization of research projects,
- Recruits patients for research studies,
- Obtains consent from patients for participation in research studies,
- Interviews patients,
- Completes patient questionnaires,
- Performs data entry,
- Ensures follow-up of patient information,
- Reviews patient charts,
- Educates staff about on-going research projects,
- Accomplishes any other related tasks as required by the immediate supervisor.
Standards of performance:
- Demonstrates good listening, interpersonal, and communication skills,
- Respects policies and procedures,
- Takes initiative and is resourceful,
- Ability to multitask,
- Responds to others in a professional and courteous manner,
- Demonstrates attention to detail,
- Demonstrates leadership and teamwork abilities,
- Good conflict management skills,
- Ability to work with tight deadlines and within constraints,
- Ability to display a high degree of discretion in dealing with confidential information.
Website of the organization
https://rimuhc.ca/en
Education / Experience
Education: Master's Degree
Field of Study: Biomedical sciences or related.
Work Experience: Two (2) years of research related experience.
Required Skills
- Advanced knowledge of oral French is required.
- An advanced knowledge of oral and written English is required, as the position requires regular and complex contact with researchers or international students who are exclusively proficient in English. The position also requires complex writing or in-depth analysis of documents in English related to a research project.
- Autonomous, flexible, sense of ethics and good judgment,
- Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritizing time sensitive issues,
- Excellent organizational, time management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritizing time sensitive issues,
- Excellent interpersonal skills,
- Ability to work under minimal supervision,
- Ability to generate and maintain accurate records,
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills,
- Decision making: While the investigator is the main responsible for his/her study, the incumbent must ensure protocol compliance including participant eligibility.
- Clinical research experience is an asset.
Additional information
Status: Temporary, full time (35-hour workweek)
Pay Scale: Commensurate with education and experience
Work Shift: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
Work Site: Glen Site, 1001 Decarie Blvd.
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Why work with us?
- 4-week vacation, 5th week after 5 years,
- Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations),
- 13 paid statutory holidays,
- Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
- Telemedicine,
- RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan),
- Training and professional development opportunities,
- Child Care Centres,
- Corporate Discounts (OPUS + Perkopolis),
- Competitive monthly parking rate,
- Employee Assistance Program,
- Recognition Program,
- Flex work options and much more!
https://rimuhc.ca/careers
To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits
THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.
Equal Opportunity Employment Program
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact, [email protected]
