Research Assistant

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Research Assistant

Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator and the Clinical Team Lead, the Research Assistant is responsible for supporting the successful conduct of clinical research studies in the Division of Radiation-Oncology. They will be asked to:

• Assisting the PI in drafting/editing his research related academic writing including abstracts, manuscripts, final reports, etc.
• Assist the Clinical Team Lead in the preparation of documents for grant submissions
• Track deadlines and timelines for clinical trials events (renewals, new submissions, reports) for the clinical team lead.
• Assists Team Lead in communication of study requirements to all individuals involved in the study.
• Maintain records of training and tasks assignation for study team members
• Communicate administrative changes or updates to the multidisciplinary team (research, pharmacy, technologists, nursing)
• Assist the Team Lead in gathering and submitting documents to the sponsor of the clinical trials.
• Maintains effective and ongoing communication with sponsors, research participants and PI during the course of the study.
• Keep an electronic and physical records of communications
• Maintain physical records of clinical trials (regulatory binders) up-to-date
• Translate communications between English and French
• Conduct other related tasks as assigned by Team Lead.
• Provide Administrative support to PI
• Making adjustments to PI schedule
• Coordinating meetings
• Liaison between PI and Pharmaceutical Representatives
• Organization of Journal Clubs, Symposiums, and Presentations

NB: This position does not involve meeting with patients
Requirements:

• Bilingual: French and English (written and spoken)
• Bachelors degree in the science domain
• Relevant experience in administration is an asset
• Experience in writing scientific literature
• Organized
• Computer literacy (Excel, Word is a requirement)
• As per governmental policy, all new staff members must be adequately protected against COVID-19

This position will be under a 3-year contract after a 3-month probation period.
Salary will be based on education level and pertinent experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $22.52-$30.65 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Montréal, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• What is your level of proficiency in English?
• What is your level of proficiency in French?
• Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)