Clinical Research Medical Technologist (Research Institute)

McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the Centre for Innovative Medicine. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting and processing human specimens, ensuring compliance with clinical research and safety protocols. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant biomedical research, working closely under the laboratory supervisor in a leading research environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice and Health Canada guidelines.
• Training in phlebotomy and specimen processing required.
• Experience with laboratory techniques and technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process human specimens (blood, urine) according to established techniques.
• Perform various technical tasks for research purposes.
• Ensure compliance with clinical research procedures and safety guidelines.

Skills

Specimen processing

Centrifugation

Quality control

Phlebotomy

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science or relevant field

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
• Collect specimens on adult and pediatric patients according to the established standard techniques and current policies,
• 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, Performs 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 phlebotomy and specimen processing,
• Perform other related work as requested by the Laboratory Supervisor and Technical Platforms Manager.