Clinical Research Coordinator (Research Institute)

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!

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

The incumbent will contribute to the Quebec Pancreas Cancer Study (QPCS) as well as affiliate consortia and clinical trial studies. The QPCS was established in 2011 as a familial patient registry for pancreatic cancer and related clinical conditions. Clinic-based activities of the QPCS include genetic counseling and testing in real-time for patients with a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. The key research aims of the QPCS are to characterize the genetic susceptibility of pancreatic cancer, identify early detection biomarkers and modifiable risks factors for pancreatic cancer, and develop clinical surveillance protocols for individuals at high risk for developing pancreatic cancer.

General Duties

• Managing recruitment into the QPCS patient registry at the MUHC site, including patient enrollment, biospecimen collection and data entry,
• Facilitating genetic testing for patients with pancreatic cancer enrolled in the study in collaboration with the senior genetic counsellor,
• Prescreening to identify patients eligible to participate in the QPCS and its affiliate studies,
• Enrolment of eligible patients into the QPCS and its affiliate studies, including obtaining family histories and building pedigrees,
• Navigating patients through genetic testing and study participation requirements by scheduling and coordinating clinical research appointments, genetic testing and biospecimen collections,
• Completing participant enrolment by 1) obtaining authorization for medical records as well as access to archived biospecimens and 2) sending requests for medical records and/or archival biospecimen acquisitions,
• Data entry and management of online study databases,
• Assisting with returning of genetic testing results to patients and treating physicians.
  
  

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en

Education / Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Field of Study: health sciences or biological sciences, with background preparation in human/cancer genetics.

Other education considered an asset for this position: Training in a clinical setting, training in genetics, training or experience in cancer research.

Work Experience: 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting (patient-oriented/clinical research).

Required Skills

• Excellent French and English, spoken and written,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to work independently and with teams with minimum supervision,
• Experience with clinical research electronic data capture applications is an asset.
  
  

Additional information

Status: Temporary, full time (35 hours per week)

Pay Scale:$43,316.00 - $80,425.80 Commensurate with education and experience

Work Shift: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Work Site: GLEN Site, 1001 boul. Decarie

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]