RESEARCH COORDINATOR (II) - JD00439

McMaster University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McMaster University, through the Farncombe Institute Nutrition Initiative (FINI), seeks a Research Coordinator II to initiate, implement, and manage moderate to large nutrition research projects. You will work with experts in celiac disease, IBD, and nutrition to advance personalized dietary guidance and disease management.

The role involves coordinating project activities, conducting quantitative analyses, interviewing participants, and preparing sections of scientific papers and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Requires 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with translational research, clinical trials, or wet-lab components is an asset.
• Handling human biospecimens in strict accordance with study protocol and ethics approvals.

Responsibilities

• Develop an implementation plan for research projects.
• Design promotional strategies and materials to encourage participation.
• Perform quantitative analyses of research data.
• Interview study participants to gather data.
• Coordinate and manage data collection, entry, analysis, and reporting.
• Oversee databases and data collection forms.

Skills

Research coordination

Data analysis

Interviewing participants

Literature review

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Education Level Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.

Career Level Requires 5 years of relevant experience.

Anticipated Fill Date ASAP

Existing Vacancy? Yes, newly created position

Job Description Number JD00439

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Farncombe Institute Nutrition Initiative (FINI) at McMaster University aims to shape the future of digestive health through cutting-edge nutrition research, innovative clinical programs, and community outreach. We bring patients, clinical teams, and researchers together to improve lives through evidence-based nutrition. At FINI, you will work alongside world-leading experts in celiac disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, and nutrition to drive groundbreaking research in personalized dietary guidance and disease management.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Research Coordinator (II). In this role, you will be responsible for applying specialized knowledge to initiate, implement, manage, and coordinate moderate to large research projects.

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

Accountabilities:

• Develop an implementation plan for research projects.
• Design promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support for research projects.
• Perform quantitative analyses of research data.
• Interview study participants to gather qualitative and quantitative data.
• Facilitate focus group sessions with project participants.
• Coordinate and manage the collection, delivery, entry, verification, analysis, and reporting of data.
• Oversee the design and maintenance of databases, data collection forms, error checking methods, and related
• programs for collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Apply specialized knowledge and scientific principles to review, critically appraise and interpret published literature.
• Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, grants, and abstracts.
• Coordinate the activities of research staff and resources to ensure that projects progress in accordance with predetermined timelines.
• Develop estimates of time and resources for research projects.
• Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results.
• Write data management and operations documentation for projects.
• Liaise between the project centre and remote project sites and personnel.
• Ensure that relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.
• 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.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
• Requires 5 years of relevant experience.
• The following is also an asset:
• Experience with studies involving translational research, clinical trials, or wet-lab components, preferably with experience in digestive diseases & endoscopy.
• Ensuring thathuman biospecimens (blood, tissue, stool, DNA) are handled, processed, logged, and trackedin strict accordance with the study protocol and ethics approvals
• Preparing initial ethics submissions, manage ongoing renewals, draft amendments, and handle adverse event reporting through the ethics portal.

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 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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