- Company Name
- RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc
- Job Title
- Research Assistant (3-month contract)
- Job Description
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Job Title: Research Assistant (3‑month contract)
Role Summary:
Assist the Principal Investigator in developing, drafting, and finalising all research protocols, SOPs, ethics submissions, and supporting documentation for a clinical and translational study on Mpox.
Expectations:
- Deliver accurate, compliant research procedures within agreed timelines.
- Communicate effectively with investigators, staff, and external collaborators.
- Maintain meticulous records and version control of all protocol documents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, revise, and approve detailed research protocols (clinical, procedural, data capture, sample handling).
- Create SOPs, workflow diagrams, study manuals, and training materials for future staff.
- Prepare ethics submissions (REB forms, consent documents, amendments) in alignment with RI‑MUHC, provincial, and federal regulations.
- Review and integrate guidelines (TCPS2, Health Canada, MSSS REB, RI‑MUHC policies).
- Manage document tracking, timelines, task lists, and regulatory review documentation.
- Conduct literature reviews on Mpox epidemiology, sample processing, and best research practices; summarize findings for protocol design.
- Coordinate with clinical teams, administrative staff, and external collaborators.
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in French (required).
- Intermediate proficiency in oral and written English.
- Experience in study protocol development within clinical or academic research settings.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation management.
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Master’s degree in a health‑related field.
- 3–4 years of experience in clinical or academic research environments.
- Familiarity with ethical and regulatory frameworks (TCPS2, Health Canada, REB processes).