Research Coordinator - Hamilton, Canada - McMaster University

McMaster University

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Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Schedule
8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Education Level
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study

Career Level
Requires 4 years of relevant experience

JD #
JD00437

Pay Grade:

8

Title:

Research Coordinator (I)

Unit/Project Description:

For Department use only._

We have an exciting opportunity for a
Research Coordinator (I) to join our orthopaedic oncology research team within the
Department of Surgery.

with multi-centre clinical trials in orthopaedic surgery. Responsibilities will include developing study documents and procedures, maintaining data

quality, as well as liaising with clinical sites and study committees. The Research Coordinator will be also be responsible for supporting Principal

ensure that all clinical research activities are conducted in accordance with study protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, standard operating procedures,

and applicable regulatory requirements.

About the Department of Surgery
Over its 50+ year history, the McMaster Department of Surgery has maintained a steadfast commitment towards thinking big and making it

possible. We are a Department with 11 surgical divisions and Royal College residency training programs; together, we are poised to unleash a

future fueled by a creative mindset and powered by our people.

This Vision is based on 6 core tenets:

C.R.E.A.T.E.

Tenet 1:
Building A Culture that Inspires

Tenet 2:
Conduct Research that Impacts

Tenet 3:
Educate, to Honour our Students

Tenet 4:
Advance, Personally, Professionally and Globally

Tenet 5:
Transform Patient Care

Tenet 6:
Unleash surgical Enterprise as a mindset.

Job Summary:

The Research Coordinator (I) is responsible for implementing, monitoring, refining, analyzing, coordinating, and reporting on several research projects. Acts as a resource for the development of protocols, study documents, operations of study management, and management techniques.

Purpose and Key Functions:

Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, and abstracts.
Coordinate the activities of research staff and resources to ensure that the project progresses in accordance with predetermined timelines.
Develop estimates of time and resources for research projects.
Oversee the collection, entry, verification, management, analysis, and reporting of data.
Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results.
Design and maintain databases, data collection forms, error checking methods and related programs for efficient collection, analysis, and reporting.
Troubleshoot moderately complex computer problems.
Write data management and operations documentation for projects.
Liaise between the project centre and remote project sites and personnel.
Conduct structured project participant interviews.
Ensure that the relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.
Participate in the development of promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support for research projects.
Consult on protocol development, student organization, and data management activities.
Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and project participants.
Present at meetings, seminars, and conferences.
Keep project participants informed of project progress through regular reports and newsletters.
Implement and maintain research project budgets. Create financial projections and make adjustments to research project budgets throughout the fiscal year.
Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.
Conduct literature searches.

Supervision:

Provide lead hand supervision and is responsible for the quality and quantity of work of others.
Ongoing responsibility for supervising up to 9 casual employees at any one time.
Provide orientation and show procedures to others.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
Requires 4 years of relevant experience.

Assets:

For Department use only_.

Additional Information:

How To Apply

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the "Dish With One Spoon" wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence.

In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

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