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: Child Health and Human Development Program (CHHD)
We are seeking a motivated, organized, and independent individual to join our dynamic research team in the field of renal genetics. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and the project’s Genetic Counsellor, the incumbent will support a studies focused on the implementation of genetic services in hereditary kidney disease.
General Duties
- Assisting in the development of study protocols, consent forms, questionnaires, and other study documents,
- Assisting with ethics submissions and amendments,
- Assisting with participant recruitment, data collection, and storing of study documents according to the research protocol,
- Ensure proper and efficient documentation and research organization in a timely manner,
- Assisting in the preparation and submission of abstracts and manuscripts,
- Conduct literature reviews and assist with knowledge synthesis activities.
Standards of performance:
- Ability to work autonomously,
- Excellent organizational skills,
- Exhibits excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
- Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work with tight deadlines and within constraints,
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills ,
- Takes initiative and is resourceful,
- Ability to multitask,
- Demonstrates Teamwork abilities,
- Effective oral and written communication skills,
- Maintains Confidentiality and discretion at all time.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).
Website of the organization
https://rimuhc.ca/en
Education / Experience
Education: Master's Degree
Field of Study: Sciences or health
Other education considered an asset for this position: Bachelor’s degree will be considered with relevant research experience.
Work Experience: Experience in clinical research is an asset.
Required Skills
- This position requires an advanced knowledge of oral and written French.
- An advanced knowledge of oral and written English is required, as the position requires regular and complex contact with patients, 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.
Additional information
Status: Temporary, full time (35-hour workweek)
Pay Scale: Commensurate with education and experience
Work Shift: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Work Site: Glen Site, 1001 Decarie Blvd.
- This position offers the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement (on-site and remote).
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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]
