Licensed Practical Nurse

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At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them.  No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences.

We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.

About the role
The Licensed Practical Nurse - clinical operations will assist in overseeing the safety of clinical trial participants during study conduct and the maintenance of safety equipment. The Licensed Practical Nurse - clinical operations will execute tasks performed in compliance with study protocol, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)s. Please note that this is a variable status position.

 
What you'll do here

• Act as a mentor to Clinical Operations team members. 

• Ensure the confidentiality of clinical trial participants and sponsors is respected.

• Continuously assess safety improvement opportunities and communicate to departmental management.

• Perform clinical trial activities including but not limited to safety assessments, Investigational Product (IP) administration and blood collection.

• Monitor, document and/or follow-up on participant adverse events. 

• Maintain and advocate a high level of customer service, quality and safety within the department.

• May train employees on clinical trial activities associated to their jobs needs.

• Proactively communicate issues and/or problem resolutions to departmental supervisors and managers.

What you'll need to succeed

• Diploma from accredited Licensed Practical Nurse or equivalent program required.

• Ordre des infirmiers et infirmières auxiliaires du Québec (OIIAQ) license required.

• Related work experience preferred.

• Excellent communication in English and French.

• Customer service focused.

• Able to work in a fast paced environment.

Altasciences strives to provide a French working environment for its employees in Quebec. Although as part of its francization program has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing the above-mentioned requirement. Fluency in English is an essential requirement for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse, clinical operations including, but not limited to, for the following reasons:

• The requirement to have study protocols, designs and clinical research documents written and documented in English as required by industry regulatory agencies.

What we offer 

• On site position at our Montreal site (1200 Beaumont).

• Accessible by Public Transportation (Metro L'Acadie), Free Parking for employees.

• Day, evening or night shift (no shift rotation).

• Must be available to work one weekend out of every two

• You must be available full-time during the day for the first 6 to 8 weeks of training.

Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs.

• Employee Referral Bonus Program.

• Annual Performance Reviews.

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Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences