RESEARCH COORDINATOR (I)

McMaster University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McMaster University—Faculty of Health Sciences—seeks a Research Coordinator I to support clinical studies in pain care, including clinical trials, longitudinal studies, implementation trials, and qualitative research. The role involves implementing, monitoring, refining, coordinating, and reporting on multiple projects, developing study documentation, and supporting study management.

Key duties include literature reviews, data management, using statistical software, liaising with remote sites,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, refine, analyze, coordinate and report on multiple research projects.
• Develop estimates of time and resources for research projects.
• Oversee data collection, entry, verification, management, analysis and reporting.
• Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results.
• Liaise between project centre and remote sites and personnel.
• Supervise up to 9 casual employees at any one time.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

MSc in relevant area

Tools

HiReb

REDCap

Statistical software

Job description

cMaster University | Faculty of Health Sciences

This position will be shared between Dr. Luciana Macedo in the School of Rehabilitation and Dr. Harsha Shanthanna in the Department of Anesthesia. The Research Coordinator is expected to support clinical studies in the field of pain care, including clinical trials, longitudinal studies, implementation trials, and qualitative research.

Job Summary

The Research Coordinator (I) is responsible for implementing, monitoring, refining, analyzing, coordinating, and reporting on several research projects. The incumbent serves as a resource for the development of research protocols and study documentation, and supports study management operations and research management practices.

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 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.
• 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
• Requires 4 years of relevant experience

Assets

• Msc in relevant area considered an asset
• Experience with HiReb, REDCap and statistical softwares
• Ability to start In October, 2026
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details

Pay Transparency Statement

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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The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

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Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

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