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 direction of the immediate supervisor, oversees the day-to-day operations of a facility, a large laboratory or several laboratories. Organizes, distributes and verifies the work of others and participates in their training. Establishes priorities and schedules of projects. Coordinates execution of projects and service.

General Duties

ROLE:

Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, the incumbent will:

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the laboratory.

• Coordinates the execution of experiments, projects and services,

• Establishes priorities and ensures adherence to schedules,

• Ensures efficiency and quality of output,

• Performs accounting functions such as monitoring expenditures, verifying ledgers and resolving discrepancies. Forecasts costs of supplies, materials and equipment. Prepares invoices. Prepares budgets or budget proposals.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews and analyzes project submissions. Advises on feasibility. Establishes time and cost estimates,

• Provides technical guidance and assistance concerning work methods, the use of equipment and techniques, and the analysis of results,

• Maintains computerized information systems and participates in their development, Participate in the development and operation of Biobank databases,

• Obtain informed consent from participants, explain the study and respond to any questions,

• Collect tissue, blood, and urine samples from patients,

• Process collected samples according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and store them using the Biobank’s standardized system,

• Retrieve stored samples upon request,

• Extract clinical information from electronic medical records and enter specified data into the Biobank database system,

• Perform routine database maintenance,

• Collect clinical data from OACIS (electronic health records) and enter it into REDCap (CBCIS platform),

• Screen patient lists to determine CBCIS (Canadian Bladder Cancer Information System) eligibility, review medical records, and extract relevant data for CBCIS entry,

• Perform annual follow-ups for enrolled CBCIS subjects and ensure their records and status are accurately updated in the system,

• Complete all other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor or principal investigator (PI),

• Accomplishes any other tasks as required by the immediate supervisor.

Education / Experience

Education: Diploma of College Studies (DEC)

Field of Study: DEC in related field

Work Experience: Two (2) years of related experience

Required Skills

• Excellent French and English, spoken and written,

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,

• Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision,

• Ability to generate and maintain accurate records,

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,

• Decision making: Planning, implementing and evaluating patient care. While the investigator is the main responsible for his/her study, the incumbent must ensure protocol compliance including participant eligibility,

• Clinical research experience is an asset,

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).