Research Technician

McGill University•Montreal, QC

8d•CA$33 - CA$41•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Research Unit (CRU) of the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital (The Neuro) conducts over 100 clinical trials for patients with neurological disorders. The CRU is looking to hire a Research Technician to process, store, package and ship a wide variety of biological samples in the context of clinical trials in humans. This position involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders including research coordinators, nurses and pharmaceutical companies. This position is a part-time, 3-month replacement contract.

Requirements

Undergraduate Degree (Biology or Sciences).
Prior experience handling biological samples (blood, saliva, urine, feces, cerebrospinal fluid, biopsy tissues).
Experience in clinical research and neuroscience.
Knowledge of IATA practices and biological sample processing.
Must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec.
English communication skills (verbal and written) at a level 4 on a scale of 0-4.

Nice To Haves

Always have an up-to-date certification for Good Clinical Practice (GCP), CRU Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Health Canada Division 5, and IATA certification.

Responsibilities

Works closely with the Lab manager and Nurse manager to meet team objectives and ensure best practice in biological samples handling.
Ensure continuous support to research coordinators and nurses in the delivery of up‐to‐date specialized technical laboratory tasks.
Performs a variety of tests including pregnancy tests; chemistry strip tests: pH, sediment levels, blood levels, leucocytes, proteins.
Records results, performs calculations, and compiles data.
Maintains individual study records for shipments.
Maintains inventory logs for each study kit, which includes: the quantity, the expiration date, and the location of the kit.
Participates actively in the review of laboratory processes and documentation for quality assurance and improvement as well as for audit preparedness.
Operates a variety of equipment, including centrifuge, incubator and temperature loggers.
Prepares and balances centrifuges, calibrates pipettes, ensures consumables are not expired, and manages temperature logs for the -80C and -20C freezers.
Arranges for examining and calibrating all laboratory equipment when applicable.
Read and understand clinical trial protocols and lab manuals related to each study.
Ensure that the activities are performed in accordance with clinical trial protocol and University and sponsor policies and procedures.
Maintains lab equipment and material inventory and communicates with coordinators/nurses the whereabouts of patient visit related lab equipment.
Responsible of maintaining a safe and unsoiled work environment.
Prepares chemical solutions required for testing and ensures they are appropriately combined with biological samples.
Conduct routine laboratory tests and analysis of samples.
Prepare, label, and sort blood, tissue and other samples from patients.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Competitive vacation policy
Two (2) personal days
Two (2) floating holidays
Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
Paid time off over the December holiday period
Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits