Clinical Research Coordinator - Nurse

RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑week vacation

Paid days off (12)

13 holidays

Telemedicine

Pension plan

Training & development

Employee discounts

Parking

EAP

Flex work options

Job summary

RI-MUHC seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to support inflammatory bowel disease trials, manage data, and coordinate patient visits. The role works with physicians, nurses, and sponsors, ensuring accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.

Required DEC in Nursing with 1+ year in clinical research; fluency in French and English; strong organizational and communication skills. Temporary full-time position based in Montreal with standard Monday–Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Diplôme d’études collégiales (DEC) required or equivalent.
• Field of Study: Science of Nursing; Bachelor degree in Nursing considered an asset.
• Experience in clinical research and knowledge of GCP, Health Canada guidelines and ALCOA principles.

Responsibilities

• Screen and collect medical charts of eligible patients.
• Follow-up of patients in clinical trials and coordinate care.
• Coordinate central imaging processes and review study protocols.
• Complete source documents and electronic case report forms.
• Assist with ethics and regulatory tasks and ensure GCP compliance.

Skills

Bilingual French/English

Clinical research experience

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

DEC in Nursing

Bachelor degree in Nursing (asset)

Tools

GCP knowledge

ALCOA principles

Source data management software

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

Department / Research Program: Gastroenterology

The incumbent will be involved with clinical research in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and more specifically ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Document and data management is a really essential part of this position. The incumbent will work closely with research team, IBD physicians as well as with allergy nurses mainly on various study protocols. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing various research projects.

General Duties

• Screens and collects medical charts of eligible patients(15%),
• Follow-up of patients included in clinical trials, including care coordination (15%),
• Investigational drug administration (PO, SC, IV)+ Instruct Participant on self-administration of Investigational product when applicable (10%),
• Collect safety issues and assess patients accordingly (5%),
• Coordinate Central Imaging process (5%),
• Reviews study protocols and informed consent forms (15%),
• Completes source documents and electronic case report forms (10%),
• Identify potential patients and obtain their consent (10%),
• Collaborates and assists team members and sponsors’ representatives (5%),
• Completes and maintains up-to-date specific trainings (5%),
• Processes and prepares biological samples for international shipment (5%),
• Contacts patients and their families as needed,
• Assists Senior research staff with the ethics and regulatory tasks,
• Completes of all other connected tasks as assigned by supervisor,
• Complies with Good clinical practice standards (GCP).

Standards of performance

• Good time management, and organizational skills are a must,
• Autonomy and proactivity,
• Ability to take initiative and resourcefulness,
• Ability to multitask,
• Good listening, good interpersonal and communication skills,
• Respect of policies and procedures.

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en

Education / Experience

Education: Diplome of College Studies (DEC)

Field of Study: Science of Nursing

Other education considered an asset for this position: Bachelor degree in Nursing

Work Experience: 1 year or more of clinical research

Professional Membership: Yes : OIIQ

Required Skills

• This position requires an advanced knowledge of oral and written French.
• An advanced knowledge of oral and written English is required, as the position requires regular and complex contact with patients, researchers or international students who are exclusively proficient in English. The position also requires complex writing or in-depth analysis of documents in English related to a research project.
• Experience in Clinical Research,
• Knowledge of clinical research world (GCP, Health Canada Division 5, ALCOA principles),
• Excellent French and English, spoken and written,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision.

Additional information

Status: Temporary, full time (35-hour workweek)

Pay Scale: Commensurate with education and experience

Work Shift: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Work Site: MGH, 1650 Cedar Ave.

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, [e-mail]