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 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.

More information on the CIM: http://rimuhc.ca/research-centres

General Duties

• Collect specimens on adult and pediatric patients according to the established standard techniques and current policies (an asset),

• 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,

• 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.

Education / Experience

Education: Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC)

Field of Study: Biomedical Laboratory Technology

Required Skills

• Must be an active member of the Ordre professionnel des technologistes médicaux du Québec (OPTMQ) is an asset,

• IATA certification is an asset,

• Familiarity with computers,

• Self-directed and organized, Able to work both independently and as part of a team,

• Excellent interpersonal skills,

• Excellent reading skills in English, good verbal and written communication skills in French and English.