City : Hamilton

Category : Other

Industry : Education

Employer : McMaster University

Employee Group: 

Short-Term Employee within the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Bargaining Unit

Unit Description: 

Ranked as one of the world’s Top 100 universities, McMaster University is devoted to the cultivation of human potential, realized through our innovative educational programs, cutting-edge research, and the diverse students, faculty, staff and alumni who make up the McMaster family. Dedicated to creating a Brighter World, we recognize that our people are our most valuable resource. Those who join McMaster will find a community of talented individuals who are inspired by the university's commitment to embodying the values of integrity, quality, inclusiveness and teamwork.

Job Summary:

The Canadian Biomarker Integration Network for Depression (CAN-BIND) is a national research network led by Dr. Benicio Frey with a goal of identifying biomarkers of treatment response in major depressive disorder. We are currently seeking a full-time Clinical Research Assistant to assist with recruitment and assessment of participants for a clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of using biomarkers to allocate participants to treatment with standard antidepressant medications. The ideal candidate will have a University degree in a related field, experience with recruitment of research participants, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, time management skills, organizational skills, problem solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Purpose and Key Functions:

• 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

• Provide direction to others in how to carry out work tasks.
• Provide orientation and show procedures to others.

Requirements:

•    A Bachelor's degree. in a related field.
•    Requires a minimum of up to 2 years of relevant experience.

Assets:
•    Has minimum of two years of experience working on clinical research projects