Clinical Research Coordinator – Nurse (Research Institute)

Overview

Clinical Research Coordinator – Nurse (Research Institute) for the MUHC Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Research Program. The incumbent supports the successful conduct of clinical research studies, acts as a primary contact for physicians and the healthcare team for children diagnosed with cancer, and coordinates patient management and multiple clinical research studies in the Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Division. The role includes initiating and coordinating clinical trials in compliance with regulatory and institutional guidelines, registering eligible participants, managing studies, data extraction and submission, monitoring compliance, and maintaining ongoing regulatory requirements. The clinical research portfolio includes cancer biology studies and clinical trials from Phases I to IV.

Responsibilities

• Executes all aspects of study visits and collaborates with the medical care team
• Performs clinical evaluations of participants per protocol (e.g., blood draws, urine collection, vital signs, questionnaire administration)
• Maintains and updates logs and source documentation (concomitant medications, adverse events, questionnaires, protocol-specific data)
• Monitors patient safety and medication compliance; completes patient charting accordingly
• Coordinates protocol-related tests and processes; ships samples per protocol
• Provides coordination of data collection and source documentation
• Maintains study laboratory kits inventory and schedules site initiation visits
• Develops informed consent documents per regulations and institutional requirements
• Completes Research Ethics Board (REB) applications with the Principal Investigator and follows up on queries through final approval; prepares annual follow-up for REB resubmission and revises consents as required
• Liaises with study team to provide ongoing input before and after study implementation
• Communicates with patients, families, and the research team about study issues as needed
• Prepares protocols; maintains a diagnosis / priority list to facilitate patient entry (eligibility, testing, staging, and specimen workup)
• Initiates and maintains a research chart with consent, eligibility, and study correspondence
• Participates in developing and maintaining institutional SOPs; adheres to ethical guidelines and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Attends patient rounds and educational events; provides training to clinical staff on documentation, reporting, and protocols
• Performs other departmental duties as required

Education and Experience

Education : DEC or Bachelor's Degree

Field of Study : Nursing

Work Experience : Minimum of 2 years of related experience; experience in pediatrics or oncology is an asset

Required Skills

• Excellent French and English, spoken and written
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently or with teams with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical skills; ability to interpret and synthesize complex material
• Problem assessment and solving abilities
• Time management and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous and detail-oriented
• Motivated and enthusiastic; able to work with children and young adults with cancer
• Proficient with computer software and technology; experience in clinical research or oncology is an asset

Additional Information

• Status : Temporary, full-time (35-hour workweek)
• Pay Scale : DEC : $55,692.00 - $103,412.40; BAC : $44,408.00 - $82,427.80; commensurate with education and experience
• Work Shift : Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
• Work Site : GLEN Site, 1001 boul. Decarie

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. 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. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations may contact.

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