City : Hamilton

Category : Other

Industry : Education

Employer : McMaster University

Project Description

The successful applicant will work on the Skin Health and Allergy Prevention Exposure (SHAPE) pilot trial. The primary objective of the SHAPE trial is to determine the feasibility of implementing a multi-component environmental package (MEP) trial aimed at preventing food allergy in early life. The Clinical Research Assistant will work alongside the Principal Investigator, Project Officer and Research Coordinator to facilitate the trial, including but not limited the following tasks; screening, recruitment, consent, data entry, follow-up visits, etc.

Duties and responsibilities

• 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 centre and remote clinic sites and personnel. 
• Conduct structured patient 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. 
• Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and patients. 
• 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. 
• 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. 
• Respond to inquiries received from project personnel regarding relevant project issues and procedures.

Qualifications

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

Assets

• Experience using REDCap
• Past experience with patient recruitment