Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!
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: Orthopaedic Trauma research / Department of Orthopaedic Surgery / Surgical and Interventional Sciences Program The incumbent will report to the Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma and will provide full research-related support to him and 4 Orthopaedic Trauma surgeons (researchers).
The incumbent will facilitate study conduct ensuring rigorous standards are maintained while adhering to ethical guidelines and good clinical practices. They will demonstrate these throughout, from trial feasibility determination to study closure.
The incumbent is the Trauma team’s contact, support and resource person when dealing with the Research Ethics Board, industry partners, hospital services, etc..
The type of studies involved in may be investigator-initiated and/or industry ones.
General Duties
- Be the primary point-of-contact for study sponsors, stakeholders and Trauma team, complying with applicable policies and procedures
- Responsible for submissions and related correspondence to/from the Research Ethics Board
- Actively involved in study budgets, from negotiation to disbursement of funds, maintaining accurate records
- Involved in all aspects of patient participation in study from recruitment, enrolment to follow-up visits, collaborating throughout with medical care team
- Ensures data integrity in collection, entry and cleaning for analysis/publication
- Maintains and updates study logs (concomitant medication, protocol deviation, device accountability, adverse event, etc.)
- Distributes questionnaires to study participants, providing assistance when necessary
- Provide monthly study status updates to the Orthopaedic Trauma team
- Provide Orthopaedic Trauma team with quarterly updates of research account statuses
- Verify patient diaries where applicable
- Creates study specific source documentation
- Work with internal and external legal experts to facilitate contracts for the Orthopaedic Trauma team (such as for clinical trials, data-sharing, confidentiality, third-party service agreements, etc.) based on the requirements of the study
- Assist investigators with CV formulation, grant applications and publication submissions
- Ensure the team’s research certification requirements are current
- Act as resource person for Trauma Fellows, Residents and students involved in departmental research projects
- Arranges research-related invoices for payment
- The list of responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks
Standards of performance
- Able to assume increasing levels of responsibility under minimum direction
- Detail-oriented and empathic
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
- Team player
- Excellent problem-solving skills
Website of the organization https://rimuhc.ca/en
Education / Experience
Education: Diplome of College Studies (DEC)
Field Of Study
Other education considered an asset for this position: Bachelor’s Degree.
Canadian Clinical Research
Professional (CCRP) credential
Work Experience: 5 years related experience, experience with research conducted on humans considered an asset.
Required Skills
- Advanced knowledge of oral and written 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.
- Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe
- Autonomous and team player
- Flexible and having good judgment
- Ability to multi-task, prioritizing time-sensitive issues
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Must adhere to confidentiality standards and institutional policies
Additional information Status: Temporary, full time (35-hour workweek)
Pay Scale: $45,518.2 - $84,484.4 /Year. Commensurate with education and experience
Work Shift: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
Work Site: MGH, 1650 Cedar Ave.
If you wish to include a cover letter, please attach it with your resume in one document.
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 Prospect 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,
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