Research Assistant

1 week ago

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada McMaster University Full time

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

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

Career Level
Experienced

Research Assistant

JD 0592


The Research Assistant will support several activities associated with the CLSA as well as the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging.


Job Summary:

Responsible for organizing and administering one or more research projects within required deadlines under the direction of a Principal Investigator or project leader.


Purpose and Key Functions:

  • 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.
  • Modify and reconfigure databases to ensure the optimal storage of data and minimize data entry complexities.
  • Troubleshoot moderately complex computer problems.
  • Write data management and operations documentation for the project.
  • 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.
  • Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and project participants.
  • Keep project participants informed of project progress through regular reports and newsletters.
  • Gather and compile information and data required for the preparation of scientific papers, abstracts, and graphs.
  • Conduct literature searches.
  • Oversee the extraction and compilation of data required for reports and disseminate data to research groups and collaborating partners.
  • Implement and maintain the research project budget.
  • Create financial projections and make adjustments to the research project budget throughout the fiscal year.
  • Exercise appropriate budget controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.
  • Write a variety of letters and memos.
  • Participate in research project meetings and propose recommendations for procedure modifications and development in the areas of data management, quality control, and assurance.
  • Write, update, and archive data management and quality assurance conventions.
  • Respond to inquiries received from project personnel regarding relevant project issues and procedures.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
  • Requires 2 years of relevant experience.

Assets:

  • Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance including documentation, SOP's, quality control and quality indicators is considered an asset.
  • Experience working in clinical or research laboratoey setting.
  • Experience processing blood and urine samples.

Additional Information:

This position requires working full-time at McMaster Innovation Park with the potential for limited remote work.


This position will include a focus on supporting activities related to the collection of physical measurements from participants (e.g., mobility and sleep trackers), as well as biospecimen (blood, urine, stool) collection and processing at Data Collection Sites.


  • Experience working in clinical or laboratory medicine.

How To Apply

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