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: IDIGH/CVIS
Under the supervision of the immediate supervisor, the Research Assistant (RA) will support the successful conduct of research studies. The incumbent will also perform functions for the Cure and Immunotherapies Think Tank of the CIHR Pan-Canadian Network for HIV and STBBI Clinical Trials Research (CTN+), and other CTN+ initiatives as needed. Research activities will be carried out in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including physicians specialized in infectious diseases and nurses.
General Duties
- Perform literature reviews and draft summaries, highlighting knowledge gaps, of existing literature.
- Draft research proposals for funding competition.
- Draft and reviewing study protocols and preparing submissions for Research Ethics Boards to ensure compliance.
- Act as a liaison between the network's national hubs, lead investigators, and academic and community clinics .
- Organize monthly meetings for the Think Tank, prepare meeting agendas and keep meeting notes.
- Prepare drafts of slides for Think Tank-related meeting presentations.
- Contribute news items relevant to cure and immunotherapies for the CTN+ e-newsletter.
- Contribute to other research-related tasks as delegated by the PI with input from other Think Tank co-leads and CTN+ leadership.
Study related:
- Collecting and validating clinical data
- Managing participant enrollment, conducting follow-ups, and ensuring accurate documentation
- Review of patient charts to assess study eligibility
- Recruitment of participants and provision of honorariums
- Coordination of study visits as per study protocol, coordinating with clinic staff and laboratory technician ensure proper documentation and timing of research-related procedures
- Planning, implementation, and maintaining of data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocol
- Organization of specimen collection (when indicated by protocol), and clinical follow-up of research participants according the study protocol
- Timely completion of all study documentation forms, including case report forms (CRFs) and other study specific documents
- Maintain study binder, participant logs and petty cash logs
- Review subject’s information and laboratory reports in preparation for the investigator’s review
- Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by supervisor related to the research program.
Website of the organization
https://rimuhc.ca/en
Education / Experience
Education: Master's Degree
Field of Study: Experimental Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field.
Work Experience: 1 to 2 years
Required Skills
- Knowledge of French is required.
- 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.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality and accuracy,
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously,
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook),
- Experience with clinical research, research coordination, or health-related research activities,
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ethical guidelines, and research regulations is an asset,
- Experience with data collection, database management, and data entry,
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion,
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills,
- Ability to interact professionally with study participants, healthcare professionals, and external collaborators.
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]
