Casual Research Assistant 1

McGill University; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in Canada is looking for a part-time research coordinator to assist with human research studies in the Voice and Upper Airway Laboratory. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a health-related area, with experience in clinical research coordination. Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment are essential. This role offers $29.87 per hour with a possibility of extension until January 2027.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical or human study research coordination for those with Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in clinical or human study research coordination for those with Master's degree.
• Proficiency in English communication both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist human research studies in the Voice and Upper Airway Laboratory.
• Manage compliance with human ethics protocols.
• Conduct participant recruitment from clinical partners and community.
• Collect and manage study documentation and data.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

IRB ethics protocols management

Participant recruitment

Data management

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in health- or biomedical-related area

Master's degree (considered an asset)

Job description

Hiring Unit: School of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Position Summary

• Assist human research studies in the Voice and Upper Airway Laboratory in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Responsible for preparing, managing and ensuring compliance with human ethics protocols.
• Responsible for participant recruitment from clinical partners and broad community
• Responsible for data collection and entry as well as managing study documentation of human studies
• Possibility of position extension until January 2027

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health- or biomedical-related area is required, with a master's degree considered as an asset.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical or human study research coordination for those with Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in clinical or human study research coordination for those with Master's degree
• Strong experience in preparing and managing IRB ethics protocols
• Strong experience in participant recruitment and research data management
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Exceptional organization skills, attention to detail and time management skills

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Hourly Salary: $29.87

Hours per Week: 15 (Part time)

Location: McGill College 2001

Supervisor: Associate Professor

Position Start Date: 2025-11-20

Position End Date: 2026-04-30

Deadline to Apply: 2025-12-07

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].