Clinical Research Coord

**Regular/Temporary**
- Regular

**Job Title**
- CLINICAL RESEARCH COORD (III)**Job ID**
- 65842

**Location**
- Juravinski Hospital**Open Date**
- 10/18/2024

**Job Type**
- Short Term Employee

**Close Date**
- 11/16/2024

**Employee Group**
- Unifor Unit 1, Staff

**Favorite Job**

**Department**
- Surgery

**Salary Grade/Band**
- Grade 10

**Salary Range**
- $31.40 - $50.11 (hourly)

**Contract Duration**
- 11.1 Months

**Hours per Week**
- 35

**Posting Details**

**Schedule**
- 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
- **Education Level**
- Masters Degree in relevant field of study
- **Career Level**
- 5 years of experience
- **JD/TJD #**

JD00572

**Pay Grade**:
10

**Title**:
Clinical Research Coordinator (III)

**Unit/Project Description**:
**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.**

**C**ulture that includes

**R**esearch that impacts

**E**ducation that inspires

**A**dvancement for all

**T**ransformation through innovation & entrepreneurship

**E**xcellence in patient care

**About McMaster University**

At McMaster University, our people are our most valuable asset. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the talented faculty and staff, and to foster inclusive excellence which values the strengths, perspectives, and contributions of each individual. McMaster is recognized as one of the top employers in the Hamilton/Niagara region and has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Diversity employers.

Working at McMaster University brings a robust total rewards package, which is more than just a salary. The elements and structure of the total rewards packages vary by employee group but include:

- Employer Paid benefits including Extended Health, Dental, Emergency Out-of-Country Travel Coverage & Basic Life Insurance;
- Pension Plan Options & Post-Retirement Benefits;
- Training, coaching and professional development opportunities;
- Employee tuition assistance for development and education
- Opportunity to be a part of an academic environment working alongside professionals who share a passion for learning;
- Progressive paid annual vacation plan

Please see Total Rewards Overview for Unifor, Local 5555, Unit 1 for more Information.

**Job Summary**:
Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating protocol procedures and managing the daily operations of clinical research projects ensuring that all aspects of the project protocol are adhered to. Applies specialized knowledge to initiate, implement, coordinate, and manage moderate to large clinical research projects.

**Purpose and Key Functions**:

- Monitor and coordinate multiple research projects in order to assess the need for and to implement strategies to ensure the conduct of quality research, the achievement of expected time lines and deliverables, and the efficient use of human and practical resources.
- Troubleshoot problems at all stages of project development and implementation and assist with modifying protocol or project procedures to address challenges.
- Participate with a team in the development and authoring of research protocols.
- Recruit patients and enlist agencies to refer patients.
- Review referrals and keep track of intakes from various referral sources.
- Develop an implementation plan for research projects.
- Design promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support for research projects.
- Perform both quantitative and qualitative analyses.
- Provide advice on and conduct analyses of complex data sets.
- Interview patients to gather qualitative and quantitative data.
- Facilitate focus group sessions with project patients.
- Gain the cooperation of research partners and team members by acting as the first point of contact on a variety of research projects and liaising with project collaborators, stakeholders, and staff.
- Exchange technical and administrative information with colleagues and project participants.
- Coordinate and manage the collection, delivery, entry, verification, analysis, and reporting of data.
- Identify funding opportunities and coordinate the submission of research proposals.
- Oversee the design of databases, data collection forms, error checking methods, and related programs for collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, and abstracts.
- 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 clinic centre and remote c