Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

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

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

**Career Level**
2 years of relevant experience

**JD #**

JD00436

**Pay Grade**:
7

**Title**:
Research Assistant (I)

**Unit/Project Description**:

- For Department use only._

We have an exciting opportunity for a** Research Assistant **to join our orthopaedic oncology research team within the **Department of Surgery.**

for eligibility, obtaining informed consent to participate in research studies, and collecting and submitting study data.

manuscripts for publication, maintaining and filing study documents, and organizing research meetings.

Coordinating with other members of the team will also afford an opportunity to hone teamwork, leadership skills, and communication skills

within an academic research environment.

**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 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_.

**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.

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

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