Clinical Research Coordinator – Rare Congenital Blood disorder Centre (Research Institute)

Le Centre universitaire de santé McGill (CUSM) est un centre hospitalier universitaire intégré, reconnu à l’échelle internationale pour l’excellence de ses programmes cliniques, de sa recherche et de son enseignement. Le CUSM a pour objectif d’assurer aux patients des soins fondés sur les connaissances les plus avancées dans le domaine de la santé et de contribuer au progrès des connaissances.

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
The MUHC Rare congenital blood disorder center, kids to adults Research Program aims to promote and improve the health of children and adults diagnosed with rare congenital hematological disorders. We support and conduct research and research training in health and illness with the goal of facilitating the development and implementation of clinical trials, biobanks, studies and protocols.

The purpose of this job is to initiate and coordinate clinical trials according to regulatory and institutional guidelines and requirements, perform research tasks per the clinical trials, manage the studies, extract, compile and submit data, monitor study compliance, monitor and maintain on-going regulatory requirements, provide information and feedback on designated clinical trial studies.

The Principal Investigators under this portfolio for the blood disorder studies are Dr. Margaret Warner and Dr. Catherine Vezina.

General Duties
• Coordinate a variety of studies. This includes opening new studies, applying for contracts, patient recruitment, enrolment, follow-up and data entry, case management of protocol participants, data organization and storage, grant and budget development, logging billable study activities and tracking of study funds preparing for audits
• Develop informed consent documents based on regulations, supplied consent and institutional requirements
• Complete Research Ethics Board (REB) applications in collaboration with Principal Investigator and submit for approval, follow up on queries and changes through final approval
• Prepare annual follow up for resubmission to REB, revise and resubmit consents based on protocol amendments as required
• Assist in the development of physician-initiated research protocols
• Liaison with other members of the study group to produce ongoing input prior to and after implementation of the study
• Prepare protocols for use. Read and have a general knowledge of protocol. Maintain a diagnosis/priority list specific to the department’s needs in order to facilitate patient entry
• Initiate and maintain a research chart which includes original consent, eligibility, response criteria, roadmap, and general correspondence
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Participate in audits and monitoring visits when appropriate
• Obtain pathology and/or biology materials as required by protocol and submit material according to protocol guidelines and shipping regulations where appropriate, organize and prepare shipment packages for specimen send out

Replacement Responsibilities:
• Assist other Clinical Research team in their duties (vacation, illness, deadline coverage)

Education / Experience

• Work experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience in clinical research. Certified Clinical Research Professional (through SoCRA or ACRP or equivalent organization) preferred.
• Education: Minimum of a Baccalaureate degree
• Excellent communication skills in French and English, spoken and written
• Ability to work effectively in a team and autonomously
• Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous and detail-oriented
• Comprehensively use computer software and technology

Additional information

Status: Part-time, (28 hours/week) negotiable. One year contract (one year renewable)
Pay Scale: Commensurate with education and experience
Work Shift: 7 hour day shifts, Mondays to Fridays (may vary according to departmental needs)
Work Site: Glen
Benefits: Health benefits, Vacation, Leaves for sickness, maternity/paternity/parental/adoption, compassionate care, Government and Public Employees Retirement Plan (RREGOP), employee assistance program, training and professional development

This position requires adequate protection against COVID-19 in light of work site and as per the Government of Quebec decree # 1276-2021 dated September 24, 2021

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THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

NOTE: The masculine gender has been used for brevity and includes the feminine gender.