JD0437 RESEARCH COORDINATOR (I) at McMaster University

Regular/Temporary Temporary

Job Title RESEARCH COORDINATOR (I) Job ID 72683

Location
David Braley Health Sci Centre

Open Date 10/31/2025

Job Type Short Term Employee

Close Date 11/06/2025

Employee Group Unifor Unit 1, Staff Favorite Job

Department Medicine

Salary Grade/Band Grade 8

Salary Range $28.90 - $43.51 (hourly)

Contract Duration 6.1 Months

Hours per Week 35

Posting Details

Schedule Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week
Work Hours 8:30am - 4:30pm
Education Level Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study
Career Level Requires 4 years of relevant experience
Hourly Rate Grade 8; $28.90/hr - $43.51/hr
Anticipated Start Date November 6, 2025
Employment Type Short-Term Employee within the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Bargaining unit

Job Description

Unit Description

The Department of Medicine is seeking a motivated research coordinator to join and grow with our group that is centered at the David Braley Research Institute.

Job Summary

Responsible for implementing, monitoring, refining, analyzing, coordinating, and reporting on several research projects. Acts as a resource for the development of protocols, study documents, operations of study management, and management techniques.

Representative Duties and Responsibilties

• Apply specialized knowledge and scientific principles to review, critically appraise and interpret published literature.
• Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, and abstracts.
• Coordinate the activities of research staff and resources to ensure that the project progresses in accordance with predetermined timelines.
• Develop estimates of time and resources for research projects.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot moderately complex computer problems.
• Write data management and operations documentation for projects.
• 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.
• Consult on protocol development, student organization, and data management activities.
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
• Requires 4 years of relevant experience

How To Apply

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

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