Research Assistant (Research Institute)

Job title: Research Assistant (Research Institute)

Job description: Job Number:

J1023-0863

Job Title:

Research Assistant (Research Institute)

Organisation:

Research Institute of the MUHC

Work Location:

SITE ADMIN. GUY

Job Category:

Research and teaching

Job Type:

Temporary full time

Salary:

$26.00 – $30.00 /Hour

Shift:

Day

Open Positions:

1

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

The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) is a national study of adult development and aging that has recruited 50,000 individuals across Canada. Information is being collected through telephone interviews, in person interviews, as well as physical assessments.

The Montreal CLSA Data Collection Site is located at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre. We are currently seeking a Junior Assistant who, under the supervision of the CLSA Data Collection Site Coordinator, will be responsible for:

General Duties

• Welcome and register participants,
• Confirm and schedule appointments,
• Perform tests to assess grip strength, mobility, balance, and cognitive function (training provided),
• Measure weight, height, blood pressure, carotid intima thickness, lung function, and perform ECG (training provided),
• Bone density scanning, DEXA (training provided),
• Vision and hearing assessments (training provided),
• Perform regular calibration and quality control of equipment,
• Comply with quality standards according to standard operating procedures (SOP) and apply practices required by the RI-MUHC for personal safety, safe use of equipment, protection of information, and proper disposal of all waste generated (including biological and reagent waste),
• Reagent and inventory control, data entry and record keeping,
• Perform other related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor,

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Education / Experience

• Master’s Degree in a related field, (candidates who do not hold a Master’s Degree can be considered for a Junior Assistant position)
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) an asset,
• Fluency in spoken French and English,
• Experience with the public, ideally with the elderly,
• Good communication skills and positive attitude,
• Ability to work independently and within a team,
• Strong sense of organization, attention to detail, and ability to multitask,
• Highest standards of professionalism and respect for confidentiality,
• Available to work at variable times – day, evening, weekend,

*Please submit your resume and a cover letter in one single Word or PDF document.

Additional information

Status: Temporary, full time or part-time

Pay Scale: $26.00 to $30.00. Commensurate with education and experience, (for candidates who do not hold a Master’s Degree and will be considered for the Junior Assistant position, the salary scale is from: $18.29 to $27.43 /hour).

Work Shift: Flexible availability – day, evening, weekend

Work Site: 2155 Guy Street, Montreal

https://rimuhc.ca/careers

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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,

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