Research Assistant

Education Level: Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study

Career Level: 2 years of relevant experience

Hourly Rate: Grade 6: $26.99 - $38.03 (hourly)

Location: McMaster Innovation Park

Employee Group: UNIFOR Local 5555, Unit 1 Bargaining Unit

Job Type: Limited term: 12 month contract + benefits

Responsible for organizing and administering one or more research projects within required deadlines under the direction of a Principal Investigator or project leader.

• 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.

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

• Experience working with older adult participants conducting interviews
• Experience conducting cognitive tests
• Experience completing balance and mobility tests
• Experience working with data collection software
• Completed a degree in rehabilitation sciences or a similar program (Kinesiology, Physiotherapy, etc.)

This position will be in person at our lab at McMaster Innovation Park in Hamilton, Ontario and the start date is as soon as possible

The posted hiring range represents McMaster's typical hiring range for this position. Actual starting salary will depend on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions.

Individuals with extensive experience, deep specialized expertise, and/or those who can demonstrate exceptional past performance, as applicable, may be hired at a higher rate within the full range, in accordance with the University compensation policies.

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