Research Assistant - Rheumatology (Research Institute)

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

Job summary

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre seeks a clinical study coordinator for a rheumatology study. In this role, you will manage participant recruitment, data collection, and ensure compliance with research protocols. Prior research experience is preferred, but training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Research experience is preferred.
• Experience preparing submission and renewal of research protocols to the Research Ethics Board is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a prospective clinical study in rheumatology.
• Eligibility screening and recruitment of participants.
• Schedule and perform study assessments as per protocol.

Skills

Data Collection

Participant Recruitment

Informed Consent

Guidance and Support

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
This position involves coordinating a prospective clinical study in the division of rheumatology.

General Duties
• Learning all details of a clinical research protocol,
• Eligibility screening, recruitment, obtaining informed consent from participants,
• Scheduling and performing study assessments with participants as per protocol procedures,
• Ensures accurate timely completion of data collection forms,
• Available to participants for guidance and support,
• Experience preparing submission and renewal of research protocols to the Research Ethics Board is an asset,
• Research experience is preferred & on-the- job training will be available.