Clinical Research Coordinator - CHAL (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 Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and healthcare research center.

Based in Montreal, Quebec, the institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), affiliated with McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine.

Under the immediate supervision of Dr. Isabelle Malhamé, the clinical research coordinator will lead and participate in day-to-day operations of a CIHR-funded research program focused on reducing severe maternal morbidity from cardiovascular and thromboembolic complications.

General Duties

Key job responsibilities will include :

• Study coordination (10%)
• Study execution (80%)
• Administrative work (10%)

Under the direction of the immediate supervisor :

• Prepares Research Ethics Board submissions, including new submissions, protocol amendments, safety reports, and annual approvals,
• Prepares and maintains study documents and materials, including informed consent documents, standard operating procedures, tracking logs, case report forms, patient materials, and any other study-related documents,
• Participates in the implementation of study protocols, and optimizes organizational and operational efficiency,
• Participates in all aspects of study conduct including study visit coordination, participant screening, informed consent procedures, participant recruitment, timely completion of case report forms, biological specimen handling / processing / biobanking, timely completion of study logs, and timely completion of data entry,
• Establishes priorities, ensures adherence to study timelines and quality of output, and provides timely study updates / reports,
• Ensures proper storage of data,
• Ensures appropriate inventory, recommends and purchases equipment and material,
• Monitor accounts and keeps budget updated,
• In multicenter studies, acts as primary point of contact and resource person for all centers, monitor legal contracts and site agreements,
• Maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators across various departments and institutions,
• Participates in onboarding of other team members (, MSc students, undergraduate students, medical students, and residents) working on studies.

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Education / Experience

Education : Diploma of College Studies (DEC)

Field of Study : Biomedical Sciences, Health

Other education considered an asset for this position : Bachelor’s degree preferred

Clinical research diploma.

Work Experience :

At least 6 months of experience as a clinical research coordinator or research assistant. Patient- or client-facing work experience is an asset.

Required Skills

• Excellent French and English, spoken and written,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision,
• Attention to detail and accuracy,
• Efficiency and responsiveness,
• Strong sense of responsibility,
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (, REDCap) is an asset.
30+ days ago