City : Hamilton

Category : Other

Industry : Education

Employer : McMaster University

McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences trains physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, health care researchers, physician assistants and midwives to work together in teams, providing the finest patient care. Our pioneering education advances and our excellence in world-class research has consistently placed McMaster among the top 50 universities in the world for health and medicine.

About the Department:

The McMaster University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a large multi- site department with over 100 geographic full-time, part-time clinical and adjunct faculty located at two fully affiliated teaching hospitals, community teaching hospitals and other distributed education sites. We are committed to providing excellent educational programs, leading edge basic science and health- care research and the highest quality in patient care. Our mission is education, research and effective care for women. We believe operating in a service-oriented and support model.

About the Role:

This is for a 2-year limited term, full-time opportunity supporting Dr. Mathew Leonardi's research program.

Job Summary:

The Research Coordinator (I) is 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.

Purpose and Key Functions:

• 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 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.

Supervision:     

• Provide lead hand supervision and is responsible for the quality and quantity of work of others.
• Ongoing responsibility for supervising up to 9 casual employees at any one time.
• Provide orientation and show procedures to others.          

Requirements: 

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

Assets:

• Detailed knowledge of McMaster University policies, procedures, and regulations in relation to postgraduate education and faculty 
• Flexibility in schedule is necessary, as some evenings, weekends and early mornings are required.
• Experience in working in a clinical academic department demonstrated skills working with various software applications including  MS Suite, Publisher, MOSAIC, MedSIS, WordPress, Office 365, MacFACTS or similar programs are necessary for this position.
• Discretion, good judgment, attention to detail, personal motivation
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team with minimal supervision in a fast paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong customer service focus and proven relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated skills with software applications; MS Suite,  Publisher, MOSAIC, MedSIS, WordPress, Office 365, MacFACTS or similar programs 
• Problem solving abilities, and the ability to manage competing deadlines effectively and efficiently are required.
• Phlebotomy training and certification, or willingness to obtain, would be an asset.

Additional Information:             

The successful candidate will be working within a fast-paced, multi- tasking, busy office environment. The ability to make quick decisions, exercise tact, diplomacy and exceptional judgement skills are a necessity for success in this role.

Please note that we will only communicate with candidates who are chosen for a preselection test or for an interview. We will ONLY be considering applications who upload their Cover Letter and Resume through the McMaster Careers website.

Additional supporting documentation is welcomed. Please note this is the only channel we will be accepting applications through; your application will not be considered if you apply through external job boards.