Research Assistant

3 months ago

Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

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

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

**Career Level**
Experienced

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.

Research Assistant

JD 0592

**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**:

- Experience with Cenozo Software (Mastodon, Beartooth, Sabretooth, Cedar) will be an asset

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

The **Research Assistant** will be part of a cross-functional operations team. Tasks may include:

- cognition data coding, entry, cleaning and quality review;
- questionnaire design and testing (paper and web-based);
- conducting participant interviews; packaging and processing mailouts;
- data entry activities;
- document management system activities;
- quality management system activities; and,
- other administrative and research duties as required.
- high attention to detail
- strong organizational and team-work skills
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- time management skills
- flexibility
- willingness to learn
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook is required, as well as experience working with data collection software.

**How To Apply**

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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.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

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