Project Manager

Overview Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is located in Montreal and focuses on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us to make a difference. Position: Project Manager, Small Animal Imaging Lab (SAIL) and Centre for Translational Bioogy (CTB) Business Relations. Reports to the Lead, SAIL and CTB Business Relations. In accordance with institutional policies, the Project Manager will plan, coordinate, and administratively manage preclinical studies conducted within SAIL and the CTB Technology Platforms. The incumbent will be the central point of contact between internal teams, external collaborators, and clients, ensuring study timelines, deliverables, and compliance requirements are met. The role includes administrative, operational, and hands-on animal and technical support to assist multimodality imaging projects (e.g., PET, SPECT, MRI, ultrasound, optical fluorescence, SWIR, DXA, X-ray) from study design through data delivery. Education / Experience: Bachelor’s degree; Life Sciences; a secondary degree/certificate in business is an asset. Work experience: 2 years. Location: GLEN Site, 1001 boul. Decarie. Status: Temporary Full-Time (35-hour workweek). One year duration. Pay scale: $79,548.00 - $103,412.40. Work shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. This description does not constitute a hospital position. The RI-MUHC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applicants from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities 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. Assist in the preparation, submission, and tracking of Animal Use Protocols (AUPs), amendments, and renewals. Assist in the preparation of Statements of Work (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. 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. Liaise with CTB technical staff to ensure readiness of equipment and availability of required consumables/reagents. Provide hands-on animal work support, including animal preparation, anesthesia induction and monitoring, and post-procedure care, in compliance with animal welfare protocols. Assist with imaging tasks and collaborate with platform technologists. Track project-related costs and assist with budget, invoicing, and data packaging/delivery. Assist in the organization of training sessions for collaborators and new staff on platform workflows. 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. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences; a secondary degree/certificate in business is an asset. 2 years of work experience in a related field. 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 (MS Project, Trello, Asana) is an asset. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 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. Benefits & Additional Information Status: Temporary Full-Time (35-hour workweek). One year duration. Pay Scale: $79,548.00 - $103,412.40. Commensurate with education & work experience. Work Shift: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm. Work Site: GLEN Site, 1001 boul. Decarie. Work could be required outside normal hours with overtime compensation. 4-week vacation, 5th week after 5 years, bank of 12 paid days, 13 statutory holidays, and other extensive benefits. See compensation and benefits details at rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits. Equal Opportunity Employment Program: RI-MUHC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Accommodations available on request. #J-18808-Ljbffr