Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? 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. 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).
Department / Research Program: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
The Endometriosis Research Program at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre conducts patient-oriented clinical and epidemiological research aimed at improving the diagnosis, treatment and lived experience of people with endometriosis. Andrew Zakhari, Dong Bach Nguyen and Basile Tessier-Cloutier, the clinician‑scientists who lead the program, the incumbent is responsible for the scientific and operational management of the program’s portfolio of studies, from ethics submission and study registration through recruitment, data collection and analysis support, to publication and knowledge translation. The incumbent is expected to work with a high degree of autonomy: setting priorities, anticipating deadlines and advancing projects independently rather than waiting for direction. The role combines regulatory and operational coordination with academic support (grant and manuscript preparation, communications, promotion dossiers) and genuine scientific participation in the design and interpretation of studies. This is a central position on a small, cooperative team, and the incumbent will contribute to program planning and scientific discussion, not solely to execution.
Regulatory affairs and research quality
Prepare, submit and maintain research ethics board (REB) applications, including initial submissions, amendments, annual renewals and study closures, for all projects in the program
Register studies on public registries (ClinicalTrials.Maintain investigator study files, delegation logs and training records, prepare the team for audits, monitoring visits and inspections
Draft and maintain study protocols, standard operating procedures, consent forms, case report forms and data management plans
Schedule and coordinate study visits and serve as the primary point of contact for participants
Coordinate biological sample collection, labelling, processing and shipping where applicable, and liaise with the biobank
Coordinate participant enrolment and consent under the GREAT biobank protocol and ensure that consent scope (data linkage, future use, sharing with partners) is documented for every participant
Coordinate intra-operative tissue,



blood and peritoneal fluid collection with the operating room team and the Department of Pathology, ensure chain of custody, labelling, processing and storage of samples according to standard operating procedures
Maintain the sample inventory, freezer and laboratory information management system (LIMS) records, quality-control logs and annual reporting to the REB and the biobank
Link clinical, radiologic, surgical (lesion mapping) and pathology data to banked samples in the study database
Manage sample and data access requests, including material transfer and data‑sharing agreements with collaborators and industry partners
Data management and analysis support
Design and build study databases (e.g. LabKey), including data dictionaries, validation rules and access controls
Extract and abstract data from medical records, run literature searches and article screening for systematic reviews
Grants, publications and academic support
Draft, assemble and submit research proposals and grant applications, including budgets, letters of support and Common CV materials, track funding competitions and deadlines
Maintain up‑to‑date CVs for team members (Common CV, McGill format), publication trackers and citation metrics, and assemble academic promotion dossiers
Coordinate conference logistics, including abstract deadlines, registration and travel arrangements
Design and produce promotional material for the program’s projects, including recruitment flyers, scientific posters, presentation slides and plain‑language summaries
Maintain the program’s web presence, including website content, research news and individual study pages
Support patient‑partner engagement and community outreach activities
Team contribution and project management
Coordinate, train and mentor students, summer students and volunteers assigned to program projects
Manage relationships with collaborators, external sites and industry partners, support contracts, data‑sharing and material transfer agreements
Standards of performance
Ethics submissions, renewals and public registry records are complete, accurate and never lapse
Study data are complete, verifiable and analysis‑ready, with documentation sufficient to withstand an external audit
Projects advance on schedule without requiring day‑to‑day direction from the principal investigators
Website of the organization

Bachelor's Degree
Field of Study: Health sciences, epidemiology, public health, biomedical sciences, nursing or a related discipline
Other education considered an asset for this position:



A DEC (college diploma) combined with equivalent relevant experience will be considered, a master’s degree is an asset, GCP and TCPS 2 CORE certification, SoCRA or ACRP certification
Work Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in clinical or academic research coordination. Experience in women’s health, gynecology or chronic pain research is an asset.
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.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision: setting priorities, managing competing deadlines and advancing projects without day‑to‑day direction,
Solid scientific writing and editing skills, prior contribution to grant applications or peer‑reviewed manuscripts is strongly preferred,
Working knowledge of ICH‑GCP, TCPS 2 and research ethics board processes,
Proficiency with LabKey, REDCap or a comparable electronic data capture system, Excel, a reference manager (EndNote/Zotero) and Office 365,
Experience with design and communications tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint) and website content management (e.g. WordPress) is an asset,
Familiarity with basic biostatistics and data visualization, experience with R, SPSS or Stata is an asset,
Discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive health information,
Interest in women’s health, chronic pain and patient‑oriented research.
Temporary, full time (35‑hour workweek)
Work Shift
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Work Site
Glen Site, 1001 Decarie Blvd.
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,
- 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,

~ THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

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, research.

📌 Clinical Research Coordinator - Full Time (Montreal)
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