Research Assistant

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

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

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

**Career Level**
Requires 2 years of relevant experience

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

**About McMaster**:
Ranked as one of the world’s Top 100 universities, **McMaster University** is devoted to the cultivation of human potential, realized through our innovative educational programs, cutting-edge research, and the diverse students, faculty, staff and alumni who make up the McMaster family. Dedicated to creating a Brighter World, we recognize that our people are our most valuable resource. Those who join McMaster will find a community of talented individuals who are inspired by the university's commitment to embodying the values of integrity, quality, inclusiveness and teamwork.

The Offord Centre for Child Studies and the Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis are seeking a full-time research assistant to support an independent evaluation on the delivery and outcomes of autism services in Ontario. This work includes both a process evaluation (e.g., with a focus on service delivery to the targeted population), and an outcome evaluation (e.g., with a focus on measuring the intended effects of the program on the targeted population).

**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.

**Accountabilities**:

- 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.
- May be required to perform venipuncture and pipette a variety of samples.

**Qualifications**:
Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.

Experience: Requires 2 years of relevant experience.

**Assets**:

- The applicant will have a bachelor's degree or higher in psychology, sociology, statistics, health economics, public health, or a related field.
- Relevant work experience with vulnerable populations is considered a strong asset.
- Strong computer and technical skills (working with all MS programs, and various online data capture platforms).
- Strong written and oral communications skills are necessary.
- The ability to work collaboratively in a team setting, have excellent problem solving skills, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills are all considered assets. Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders, (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders would be considered an asset.

**Additional information**:
This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applica

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