Research Coordinator

**Schedule** 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm **Education Level** Masters Degree in a relevant field of study **Career Level** 6 years of relevant experience including 1 year for full supervision < JD00441 11 Research Coordinator (IV) We are recruiting an innovative and highly motivated individual to conduct translational research on Brain tumors within the Centre for discovery in Cancer research BSL2+ certification, genetic engineering of brain tumour cells and T cells, and all other standard molecular biology, immunology, and cancer biology techniques. members, assist with maintaining GBM patient-sample inventories and draft and prepare manuscripts, poster and oral presentations. There are no teaching obligations. Responsible for managing the daily operations of multiple research projects ensuring that all aspects of project protocol are adhered to. Applies specialized knowledge to initiate, design, develop, coordinate, and manage major research projects across multiple sites. Develops collaborations and partnerships with research user groups. - Plan and coordinate all aspects of multiple research projects across multiple sites. - Develop inter-disciplinary, inter-institutional, and inter-sectoral research collaborations. - Develop budgets for research projects. - Troubleshoot problems at all stages of project development and implementation and assist with modifying protocols or project procedures to address challenges. - Participate with a team in the development and authoring of research protocols. - Recruit project participants and enlist agencies to refer participants. - 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 the research project. - Perform both quantitative and qualitative analyses of research data. - Interview project participants. - Facilitate focus group sessions with project participants. - Coordinate and manage the collection, delivery, entry, verification, analysis, and reporting of data. - 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 project centre and remote project sites and personnel. - Ensure that the 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. - 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. - Supervise and direct the activities of up to 4 continuing employees. - Ongoing responsibility for hiring and supervising 10 or more casual employees at any one time. - Provide orientation and show procedures to others. - Master's degree in a relevant field of study. - Requires 6 years of relevant experience, including 1 year for full supervision.**How To Apply** **Vaccination Policy Statement** The University is committed to providing and maintaining healthy and safe working and learning environments for all employees, students, volunteers and visitors. The University’s Vaccination Policy-COVID-19 Requirements for Employees and Students (the “Vaccination Policy”), requires all McMaster community members, including employees, accessing a McMaster campus or facility in person to be fully vaccinated or to have received an exemption from the University for a valid human rights ground. While the Vaccination Policy is currently paused, it may resume quickly and on short notice, as informed by public health advice and direction. Should it become necessary in future to resume the Policy, all community members will need to demonstrate compliance at that time. Successful applicants in those positions that work in host hospitals or other healthcare sites that have active vaccination mandates in place will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment. The University will continue to follow the guidance of public health organizations to define fully vaccinated status. **Hybrid Work Language** To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports th