he Medical Technologist/ Clinical Research Assistant reports to the Manager, Clinical Support. The Medical Technologist/ Clinical Research Assistant is responsible to provide clinical support to the clinic and the Clinical Research Coordinators before and during and after patient visits.

More specifically, the Medical Technologist/ Clinical Research Assistant must:

• Understand clinical procedures for the studies in which they collaborate ensuring compliance with the protocols;
• Support Clinical Research Coordinators and investigators for several tasks (may include, but not be limited to):

1. Prepare in advance material needed for study visits;
2. Provide support during patient’s visits;
3. Answer basic questions from patients during visits;
4. Blood draws, ECG, Blood Pressure, TEWL, medical photography, etc.
5. Skin biopsies.

• Print source documents and make sure they are always available for research clinic visit.
• Complete and file research documents (source data, medical file);
• Ensure quality control of research and pharmacy files;
• Respond to queries as required;
• Ensure medication management: reception, entry into logs, consignments and destruction;
• Manage follow-up of laboratory and ECG reports;
• Support the Laboratory Coordinator for the processing and shipping of specimens as required;
• Maintain devices, exam rooms and required material;
• Maintain and updates safety equipment and medications;
• May act in a support role in the organization of the research clinic;
• Follow standard procedures in place (SOPs) and maintaining training records.

Education

• College degree as medical technologist
• License to perform blood draws

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in nursing: 1 year of experience in clinical research is an asset;
• Experience working with patients and in clinical research.

Skills

• Organized;
• Autonomous;
• Bilingual;
• Basic knowledge of office software (Excel-Word);
• Good knowledge of good clinical practices, as well as the applicable regulations and guidelines from Health Canada and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The work environment

At Innovaderm, you will work with brilliant and driven colleagues. Our values are collaboration, innovation, reliability and responsiveness. We offer a stimulating work environment and attractive advancement opportunities. 

In this position, you will be eligible for the following perks: 

• Permanent full-time position.
• Complete benefits (medical, dental, vision, RRSP, vacation, personal days, virtual medical clinic, public transportation rebates, social activities).
• Offices near public transportation (Sherbrooke metro station or Saint-Laurent metro station).
• Ongoing learning and development.

About Innovaderm

Innovaderm is a contract research organization (CRO) specialized in dermatology. Since its beginnings in 2000, our organization has benefited from a solid reputation for the quality of its research and services exceeding the expectations of its clients. Based in Montreal, Innovaderm continues to grow and expand in North America and Europe.

Innovaderm is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals. As such, Innovaderm will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities, upon request.

Innovaderm only accepts applicants who can legally work in Canada.