Research Coordinator

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

**Education Level**
Bachelor's degree in a 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 Coordinator (II)**

**(JD00439)**

**Project / Unit Description**:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, resourceful, results-oriented professional to join us in an essential support role. Reporting to Dr. Cynthia Balion, the Research Coordinator (II) will provide research support to managers and faculty within the BBC and the CLSA.

**Job Summary**:
**Purpose and Key Functions**:

- Develop an implementation plan for research projects.
- Design promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support for research projects.
- Perform quantitative analyses of research data.
- Interview study participants to gather qualitative and quantitative data.
- Facilitate focus group sessions with project participants.
- Coordinate and manage the collection, delivery, entry, verification, analysis, and reporting of data.
- Oversee the design and maintenance of databases, data collection forms, error checking methods, and related programs for collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, grants, and abstracts.
- Coordinate the activities of research staff and resources to ensure that projects progress in accordance with predetermined timelines.
- Develop estimates of time and resources for research projects.
- Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results.
- Write data management and operations documentation for projects.
- Liaise between the project centre and remote project sites and personnel.
- Ensure that relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and project participants.
- Present at meetings, seminars, and conferences.
- Keep project participants informed of project progress through regular reports and newsletters.
- Implement and maintain research project budgets. Create financial projections and make adjustments to research project budgets throughout the fiscal year.
- Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.
- Conduct literature searches.

**Supervision**:

- Provide lead hand supervision and is responsible for the quality and quantity of work of others.
- Ongoing responsibility for supervising up to 9 casual employees at any one time.
- Provide orientation and show procedures to others.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
- Requires 5 years of relevant experience.

**Assets**:

- Experience working in a clinical laboratory and a biobank is considered an asset.
- Experience with programming is considered an asset.
- Completion or pursuit of continuing education courses relevant to this position.
- Experience working in a hospital laboratory or biopharmaceutical environment is considered a strong asset.

**Additional Information**:
This role will require on-site presence at McMaster Innovation Park with the potential for limited remote work.
- Knowledge and experience with a Quality Management System.
- Laboratory bench work experience including implementation of new methods and procedures, quality assurance as well as quality control.
- High attention to detail while producing thorough and accurate work.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong written and oral communications skills.
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a research team environment.
- Strong Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat.

**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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