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
Department / Research Program: CHHD Child Health and Human Development Program. MIPOGG- CIHR Project Grant Leveraging precision medicine and eHealth to predict cancer predisposition syndromes in children: A Canadian initiative to redress global health disparities in cancer genetics
We are currently seeking a motivated, organized and autonomous individual to join our dynamic clinical research team working in the field of cancer genetics (children and families)
There will be no direct patient contact within this role
Under the immediate supervision of the principal investigator, and program manager the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in CIHR Project Grant : Leveraging precision medicine and eHealth to predict cancer predisposition syndromes in children: A Canadian initiative to redress global health disparities in cancer genetics.
General Duties
Within this role the incumbent will assist the team with the Development of CPS prediction models for 10 common childhood cancer types.
Information will be obtained from published sources of patient-level clinical and genetic data from pediatric cancer sequencing cohorts, CPS registries, datasets and clouds meeting defined quality metrics.
Incumbent will also be assisting in data mining, data entry for the QPS registry.
Accomplishes any other related tasks as required by the immediate supervisor.
Also responsible for reviewing patient-level data, conducting data exploration, and entering data into the MIPOGG and REDCap platforms, as well as the QPRS registry and REDCap database.
Standards of performance
- Ability to work autonomously,
- Excellent organizational skills,
- Exhibits excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
- Ability to adapt quickly in dynamic environment,
- Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy ,
- Ability to work with tight deadlines and within constraints,
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills ,
- Takes initiative and is resourceful,
- Ability to multitask,
- Demonstrates Teamwork abilities,
- Effective oral and written communication skills,
- Maintains Confidentiality and discretion at all time.
Website of the organization
https://rimuhc.ca/en
Education / Experience
Education: Master's Degree
Field of Study: Sciences or health
Work Experience: 1 year experience in a relevant field such hospital/ clinical research
Required Skills
- This position requires an advanced knowledge of oral and written French.
- An advanced knowledge of oral and written English is required, as the position requires regular and complex contact with patients, researchers or international students who are exclusively proficient in English. The position also requires complex writing or in-depth analysis of documents in English related to a research project.
- To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter combined to their curriculum vitae in ONE (1) COMBINED DOCUMENT,
- Knowledge of basic Medical Nomenclature a prerequisite to succeed in this position,
- Must have genuine interest in Hematology/ Oncology, Cancer Genetics and Pediatrics,
- Attention to detail and accuracy ,
- Self-directed with an ability to organize, plan, prioritize and multi-task with varying degrees of supervision,
- Communication and collaboration skills,
- Ability to work in team.
- Considered a benefit
- GCP/ Division 5 certifications,
- Knowledge of HIPPA and privacy laws ,
- Ability to Proof-read and format.
Additional information
Status: Temporary, full time (35-hour workweek)
Pay Scale: Commensurate with education and experience
Work Shift: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Other: Flexible
Work Site: Glen Site, 1001 Decarie Blvd.
- This position offers the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement (on-site and remote).
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Why work with us?
- 4-week vacation, 5th week after 5 years,
- Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations),
- 13 paid statutory holidays,
- Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
- Telemedicine,
- RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan),
- Training and professional development opportunities,
- Child Care Centres,
- Corporate Discounts (OPUS + Perkopolis),
- Competitive monthly parking rate,
- Employee Assistance Program,
- Recognition Program,
- Flex work options and much more!
https://rimuhc.ca/careers
To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits
THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.
Equal Opportunity Employment Program
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact, [email protected]
