Research Assistant

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Job Title

Research Assistant

Job ID

73061

Location

HSC- Central Campus

Open Date

11/25/2025

Job Type

Short Term Employee

Close Date

11/29/2025

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

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Department

Nursing

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 6

Salary Range

$ $36.83 (hourly)

Contract Duration

6 Months

Hours per Week

35

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday to Friday

8:30 am to 4:30 pm, 35 hrs/week

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study

Career Level

Requires 2 years of relevant experience

Job Description Number

JD00592

Job Description

For over 75 years, McMaster University's School of Nursing has delivered nursing education programs that have produced generations of professional nurses who are leaders in nursing practice, education, administration and research, Within a culture of optimism and respect, we continue to transform the future of nursing, leading with local and international communities through visionary inclusive education and high-impact research.

This role is responsible for extracting data from an administrative database, converting and organizing the information into other formats, and performing detailed analysis to support reporting. The position involves running routine and ad-hoc data pulls, cleaning and formatting datasets, and applying analytical techniques to identify trends, issues, and insights.

• 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.
• Respond to inquiries received from project personnel regarding relevant project issues and procedures.
• 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.
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
• Requires 2 years of relevant experience.

• Data collection, analysis, management, and reporting skills
• Knowledge of the Canadian health care system
• Strong written communication for briefs, reports, and presentations

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

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This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.

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