Project Manager (Research Institute)
Project Manager (Research Institute)
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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 Qubec - Sant (FRQS).
Position summary
Under the supervision of the Lead SAIL and CTB Business Relations at the RI-MUHC and in accordance with institutional policies the incumbent will be responsible for the planning coordination and administrative management of preclinical studies conducted within SAIL and the CTB Technology Platforms.
The incumbent will serve as the central point of contact between internal teams external collaborators and clients ensuring that study timelines deliverables and compliance requirements are met. This role involves administrative operational and at times hands-on technical support to assist with multimodality imaging projects (e.g. PET SPECT MRI ultrasound optical fluorescence SWIR DXA X-ray) from study design through data delivery.
General Duties
Project Coordination & Planning:
Coordinate all aspects of imaging and pre-clinical projects from initiation to completion ensuring milestones are met
Work with investigators and CTB platform staff to develop study timelines workflows and deliverables
Prepare project schedules and monitor progress against timelines providing updates to stakeholders
Ensure resource allocation (instrument time staff animal housing) is aligned with project needs.
Administrative & Compliance Support:
Assist in the preparation submission and tracking of Animal Use Protocols (AUPs) amendments and renewals
Assist in the preparation of Statement of Works (SOWs) Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and project financial estimates
Maintain project documentation including study protocols SOPs meeting notes and correspondence
Ensure adherence to institutional and regulatory requirements for animal welfare and biosafety.
Client & Collaborator Liaison:
Serve as primary point of contact for clients and collaborators throughout the project lifecycle
Schedule and facilitate project meetings providing clear communication on requirements and timelines
Coordinate facility tours demonstrations and presentations for prospective collaborators.
Operational & Hands-On Study Support:
Liaise with CTB technical staff to ensure readiness of equipment and availability of required consumables/reagents
Provide hands-on animal work support as needed including animal preparation anesthesia induction and monitoring and post-procedure care in compliance with animal welfare protocols
Assist with basic imaging tasks under the guidance of platform technologists
Track project-related costs and assist with budget preparation and invoicing
Support data packaging and delivery ensuring completeness and accuracy
Assist in the organization of training sessions for collaborators and new staff on platform workflows.
Other Duties:
Maintain accurate project records for reporting and auditing purposes
Participate in quality improvement initiatives for project management processes
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Lead SAIL and CTB Business Relations.
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Required Skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent communication skills in English and French spoken and written
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite experience with project management tools (e.g. MS Project Trello Asana) an asset
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Knowledge of preclinical imaging workflows and/or animal research environments is an asset
Comfortable with basic animal handling procedures and willing to be trained for hands-on work.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Unclear
