Research Coordinator

**Regular/Temporary** - Regular **Job Title** - RESEARCH COORDINATOR (II) **Job ID** - 71383 **Location** - St. Joseph's Hospital **Open Date** - 08/14/2025 **Job Type** - Limited Term (>12 months) **Close Date** - 08/18/2025 **Employee Group** - Unifor Unit 1, Staff **Favorite Job** **Department** - Surgery **Salary Grade/Band** - Grade 9 **Salary Range** - $30.84 - $47.65 (hourly) **Contract Duration** - 12.3 Months **Hours per Week** - 35 **Posting Details** **Schedule** - 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm **Education Level** - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study **Career Level** - 5 years of relevant experience **JD #** JD00439 **Pay Grade**: 9 **Title**: Research Coordinator (II) **Unit/Project Description**: The OphthoEvidence team is seeking a highly motivated **Research Coordinator (II)** to join our expanding research group. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth and development. You will learn state-of-the-art methods in evidence synthesis and evaluation and have the chance to co-author impactful manuscripts, with the potential for publication in high-impact journals. **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.** **Culture** that includes **Research**that impacts **Education** that inspires **Advancement** for all **Transformation** through innovation & entrepreneurship **Excellence** 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**: **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 fo