Clinical Research Coordinator – Entry position (CVIS - IDIGH) (Research Institute)

McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Montreal seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to support clinical trials for chronic viral illnesses. The role involves managing study activities, regulatory documentation, and participant recruitment, ensuring compliance and data integrity throughout the research process.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical trials and research coordination.
• Ability to manage regulatory documentation and participant recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical trials related to chronic viral illnesses.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and supervise completion.
• Assist investigators in patient recruitment and obtaining informed consent.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Data Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

OACIS EMR

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. It serves as 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 Chronic Viral Illness Service Research team conducts numerous clinical trials each year to provide innovative research to patients. Under the supervision of the CVIS Research Director and Project Manager, the incumbent will be involved in clinical trials related to chronic viral illnesses such as HIV, HBV, HCV, STIs, and liver diseases. The Clinical Research Coordinator will perform tasks related to these trials at the McGill University Health Centre.

General Duties

1. Study Start-up Activities:
   • Create worksheets
   • Assist in organizing site initiation visits (pharmacy, RN, PI)
   • Organize and maintain the Site Master File
   • Create training logs for initial and amended protocols, obtaining signatures from research staff (investigators, nurses, coordinators, pharmacy, and laboratory)
2. Ongoing Study Activities:
   • Create participant binders and visit package worksheets
   • Maintain regulatory documentation and supervise completion; inform staff about renewals
   • Update visit calendar and book participants in Medivisit
   • Prepare, follow-up, and meet with the CRA during/after monitoring visits; provide access for remote or onsite monitoring
   • Track safety reports and update them in clinical trial platforms; update SIP for investigators
   • Serve as a resource for staff questions regarding schedules and regulatory requirements
   • Update petty cash records and manage study fee lists
   • Coordinate data collection and source documentation
   • Enter data into databases (e.g., OACIS EMR)
   • Assist investigators in patient recruitment and obtaining informed consent
   • Coordinate study visits with clinic staff to ensure proper documentation and timing
   • Complete study documentation forms promptly, including case report forms
3. Closeout Study Activities:
   • Archive study records, communicate with Iron Mountain, and update study documents