Program Assistant – Cancer Research Program (CRP)
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Job Summary
Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!
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
Under the supervision of the Program Manager and in close collaboration with the Program leaders and the other program assistant(s) the incumbent provides personalized administrative and lab technical support to program members. The incumbent will be an integral part of the program admin team and will play a central role supporting up to 40 principal investigators and their research team.
General Duties
Provides lab technical support (space equipment training usage and safety rules)
Provides general program-related support including liaising for services with biomed technical services infrastructure housekeeping security IT telecom
Assists with the completion and submission of HR documentation for research staff
Provides administrative support to assigned academic staff and manager (payment requisition reimbursement)
Contribute to program management by providing input and feedback on program initiatives and priorities.
-Responsible for managing wet lab space and lab equipment including coordination of equipment repairs and maintenance
-Coordinate and organize trainings for equipment
-Establish implement and manage equipment reservation systems users rules and shared equipment agreements
-Liaise with Biomed Infrastructure IT Technical support and Environmental Health and Health and safety teams
-Liaise with companies for new equipment purchasing technology workshops quotations sponsorship
-Administrative support (payment requisition reimbursement travel expenses HR paperwork)
-Assist with the organization of program events (seminars research day retreat) and meetings (doodle poll calendar invite zoom link survey minutes)
-Assist program leaders and manager with various admin duties including preparation of documents
-Responsible for program communication (email memo report poster newsletter social media Youtube channel)
-Manage membership and mailing lists.
Excellent French and English spoken and written
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of computer applications such as Word Excel Access and Power Point
Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision.
Status: Temporary Part-time
Pay Scale: $39075.40 - $58622.20. Commensurate with education & work experience.
Work Shift: Variable.
Work Site: GLEN Site 1001 boul. Decarie
***Please make sure to include a cover letter and your resume in one document ***
Why work with us
3 days of paid sick leave per year which includes a maximum of 1 personal day
RREGOP government pension plan (defined benefit plan)
Vacation calculated on a pro-rata basis based on a percentage of your salary
5.3% of your gross earnings will be added to your paycheque in lieu of statutory holidays.
Flex work options and much more!
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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
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is a bilingual academic health network, and one of the largest and most modern in North America. We provide tertiary and quaternary care to the population of Montreal and Quebec. In other words, care that requires hospitalization, complex sur ... View more
