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: Department / Research Program: Cancer Research Program (CRP)
The candidate will contribute to the Quebec Pancreas Cancer Study (QPCS) as well as affiliate consortia and clinical trial studies, including the Marathon of Hope Cancer Center Network (MOHCCN), which brings together leading cancer centres across Canada to collaborate on precision medicine to benefit cancer patients and drive innovation. The QPCS was established in 2011 as a familial patient registry for pancreatic cancer and related clinical conditions. Clinic-based activities of the QPCS include genetic counseling and testing in real-time for patients with a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. The key research aims of the QPCS are to characterize the genetic susceptibility of pancreatic cancer, identify early detection biomarkers and modifiable risks factors for pancreatic cancer, and develop clinical surveillance protocols for individuals at high risk for developing pancreatic cancer.
General Duties
- Managing recruitment into the MOHCCN project, including participant selection, clinical data review and management, and tissue sample coordination with research laboratory team.
- Managing recruitment into the QPCS patient registry at the MUHC site, including patient enrollment, biospecimen collection and data entry.
- Facilitating genetic testing for patients with pancreatic cancer enrolled in the study in collaboration with the senior genetic counsellor.
- Prescreening to identify patients eligible to participate in the QPCS and its affiliate studies.
- Enrolment of eligible patients into the QPCS and its affiliate studies, including obtaining family histories and building pedigrees.
- Navigating patients through genetic testing and study participation requirements by scheduling and coordinating clinical research appointments, genetic testing and biospecimen collections.
- Completing participant enrolment by 1) obtaining authorization for medical records as well as access to archived biospecimens and 2) sending requests for medical records and/or archival biospecimen acquisitions.
- Data entry and management of online study databases.
- Assisting with returning of genetic testing results to patients and treating physicians.
Standards of performance
- Takes initiatives and shows resourcefulness, critical thinking and autonomy,
- Communicates clearly, demonstrates empathy and good clinical judgement,
- Prioritizes and manages diverse tasks and responsibilities,
- Excellent group working skills, ability to navigate multi-disciplinary settings in a courteous, efficient manner.
Website of the organization
https://rimuhc.ca/en
Education / Experience
Education: Diplome of College Studies (DEC)
Field of Study: Biology, genetics, clinical research, nursing
Other education considered an asset for this position: Psychology, counselling
Work Experience: 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting (patient-oriented/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 who are exclusively proficient in English.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
- Ability to work independently and with teams with minimum supervision,
- Experience with clinical research electronic data capture applications is an asset.
Additional information
Status: Temporary, part-time: 21 hours
Pay Scale: Commensurate with education and experience
Work Shift: Other or part-time
Other: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Work Site: Glen Site, 1001 Decarie Blvd.
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Why work with us?
- 6 days of paid sick leave per year, which includes a maximum of 3 personal day,
- Vacation calculated on a pro-rata basis based on a percentage of your salary,
- Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
- RREGOP government pension plan (defined benefit plan),
- 5.3% of your gross earnings will be added to your paycheque in lieu of statutory holidays.
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]
