Research Assistant

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

**Schedule**
35 hours per week, 7 hours per day, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

**Education Level**
Bachelor's degree

**Career Level**
2 years of relevant experience

**JD #**

JD00436

**Pay Grade**:
7

**Title**:
Research Assistant (I)

**Unit/Project Description**:

- For Department use only._

**About the Role**

The Spine Research Program based at Hamilton General Hospital actively participates in national registries and conducts clinical research that

requires the support of a **Research Assistant** to handle day-to-day activities and ensure that all clinical research activities are conducted in

accordance with the study protocol, 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.

**C.R.E.A.T.E**.
Tenet 1: Building A **C**ulture** that Inspires
Tenet 2: Conduct **R**esearch** that Impacts
Tenet 3**:E**ducate**, to Honour our Students
Tenet 4**:A**dvance**, Personally, Professionally and Globally
Tenet 5**:T**ransform** Patient Care
Tenet 6: Unleash surgical **E**nterprise** as a mindset.

**Job Summary**:
The Research Assistant (I) is 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**:

- For Department use only_.

Experience in clinical research

Knowledge of GCP and TCPS

Excellent written and oral communication skills

High attention to detail

Strong organizational skills and time management abilities

Data management skills

Ability to effectively work both independently and collaboratively

**Additional Information**:
This role will be on-site at Hamilton General Hospital

**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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