Clinical Research Laboratory Technician (Research Institute)

McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Montreal seeks a laboratory technician to process human specimens, ensuring compliance with clinical and safety guidelines. The role includes various technical responsibilities such as specimen handling, quality control of lab equipment, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will demonstrate hands-on lab skills and a commitment to maintaining safety in the laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on skills in specimen collection and processing required.
• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice and Health Canada guidelines.
• Ability to maintain a clean and compliant laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Process human specimens following standard operating procedures.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform quality control checks.
• Prepare specimens for external analysis and manage appointment schedules.

Skills

Specimen processing

Laboratory techniques

Quality control

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
Under the direct supervision of the laboratory supervisor of the Centre for Innovative Medicine (CIM) Technical Platform, the incumbent is responsible for collecting and processing human specimens such as, but not limited to, blood and urine, and processing the samples in compliance with standard operating procedures, client guidelines and professional order guidelines.

The incumbent must follow the clinical research procedures and must ensure that the test center and the specimen processing laboratory are compliant with Heath Canada, Good Clinical Practice, as well as Health and Safety guidelines.


General Duties
• • Perform specimen processing such as centrifugation, alliquoting, buffy coats, and other laboratory techniques according to specifications of procedures of the clinical trials,
• Perform various technical work on biological specimens for research purposes
• Perform a variety of specialized technical tasks according to established methodology specified in the lab manual and protocol of individual clinical trials,
• Perform storage of specimens for different studies in freezers and fridges,
• Prepare and package specimens to be sent to other facilities for analysis,
• Ensure that every specimen is correctly identified by means of addressograph generation, manual labels and/or computerized bar code labels,
• Review study laboratory related documents, Record information according to study requirements,
• Maintain records and files,
• Perform quality control of laboratory equipment,
• Respect the dress code inside the laboratory and in the test center,
• Maintain the test center and the specimen processing lab clean and free of undue risk, ensuring a safe working environment,
• Order and stock with the necessary supplies,
• Manage the patient’s phlebotomy appointment calendar in iLab,
• Maintain all necessary training in order to perform specimen processing,
• Perform other related work as requested by the Laboratory Supervisor and Technical Platforms Manager.