Clinical Research Clerk (Research Institute)

Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute located in Montreal seeks a candidate to assist in patient recruitment and data collection for medical device research studies. The ideal applicant will have a Diploma of College Studies, be bilingual, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Experience working with families in clinical settings is beneficial. The role involves work in high-acuity environments such as the operating room, making it suitable for those with an interest in health, obstetrics, and neonatology.

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma of College Studies (DEC) is required.
• 0-6 months experience with customers/participants is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with participant recruitment and consenting.
• Participant follow-up via phone and email.
• Data collection, including sensor placement on neonates.

Skills

Excellent French and English, spoken and written

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision

Comfortable in an operating room and an intensive care unit

Confident in speaking to families in difficult situations

Enjoy working with babies

Education

Diploma of College Studies (DEC)

Field of Study: Health / Science

Job description

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 role involves participating in the recruiting and consenting patients and parents for medical device research studies and participating in data collection. You will work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, including the operating room. Ideal for someone interested in health, obstetrics, or neonatology, and comfortable speaking with families in clinical settings.

General Duties

• Assistance with participant recruitment and consenting,
• Participant follow-up (phone & email)
• Data collection (, sensor placement on neonates, live annotations using tablets, etc.).

Education / Experience

Education: Diploma of College Studies (DEC)

Field of Study: Health / Science (asset but not required)

Other education considered an asset for this position:

Work Experience: Years of experience required for the position. 0-6 months with customers / participants (asset but not required)

Required Skills

• Excellent French and English, spoken and written,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision,
• Must be comfortable in an operating room, and an intensive care unit.
• Must be confident in speaking to families in difficult and emotionally charged moments of their lives.
• Must enjoy working with babies! : )