Research Assistant (Research Institute)

Job Title:

Research Assistant (Research Institute)

Organisation:

Research Institute of the MUHC

Job Category:

Research and teaching

Job Type:

Temporary part time

Salary:

$26.65 - $26.65 /Hour

Le Centre universitaire de santé McGill (CUSM) est un centre hospitalier universitaire intégré, reconnu à l’échelle internationale pour l’excellence de ses programmes cliniques, de sa recherche et de son enseignement. Le CUSM a pour objectif d’assurer aux patients des soins fondés sur les connaissances les plus avancées dans le domaine de la santé et de contribuer au progrès des connaissances.

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
We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our MUHC emergency medicine research team. The research associate will play an integral role in supporting the successful conduct of clinical research studies at the MUHC emergency departments.

General Duties
- Screen for possible inclusion in studies,
- Consent and recruit research participants,
- Complete questionnaires, evaluations, and telephone interviews,
- Participate in the process of data entry quantitative and qualitative,
- Assist in preparation of IRB protocols,
- Assist in preparation of posters and presentations,
- Update department research log,
- Communicate with principal investigators as well investigators and research staff at other sites,
- Participate in regular team meetings and conference calls,
- Assist with grant applications and seeking new sources of research funding.

Education: Master’s degree in health-related field.

Experience: Previous clinical research experiences is an asset.

- Bilingual French and English, written and spoken,
- Excellent interpersonal skills,
- Able to work under minimal supervision,
- Experience with MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, R or python, familiarity with EndNote, statistics, data collection and randomization software,
- Familiarity with Ethics (IRB) submission process,
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours.

Status: Temporary, part time (3-month contract and 20 hours/week)
Pay Scale: $26.65/hour
Work Shift: 20 hours per week between Monday and Friday and between 9 am and
5 pm
Work Site: Glen site and Montreal General Hospital

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.

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]

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