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: MeDic Program
The Diabetes Modelling and Control group is looking for a recent (0 to 3 years) science graduate (physiology, pharmacology, immunology, etc) for a clinical & regulatory research position. We lead a research program to develop automated insulin delivery systems (artificial pancreas) and to test new therapies (e.g., Ozempic) for people with type 1 diabetes.
The incumbent will have the opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team. Our team includes researchers with backgrounds of endocrinology, engineering, nursing, pharmacology, pediatrics, and physiology.
This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated applicant who wants to work on medical problems and learn about the clinical and engineering aspects of medical device and drug development.
General Duties
- Write and design clinical trial protocols and participants consent forms,
- Recruitment of research participants, train research participants on study protocol, perform follow up calls, and provide support over the phone,
- Complete of study forms, including case report forms and adverse events reports,
- Interact with research team (study physicians, engineers, and nurses), study funders, and research ethics board,
- Support graduate students in their clinical research,
- Contribute to data analysis, interpreting data, presenting data, and prepare visuals,
- Participate in the efforts for Health Canada submissions of Investigational Testing Authorization and Clinical Trial Authorization applications, including writing all documentation.
Website of the organization
https://rimuhc.ca/en
Education / Experience
Education: Diplome of College Studies (DEC)
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Work Experience: No prior experience is required
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.
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada,
- Recent school transcript is required, combined in one (1) PDF document, and any other document.
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.
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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]
