Ville : Hamilton

Catégorie : Other

Industrie : Education

Employeur : McMaster University

Hamilton, ON
 
Job Posting for Temporary, Casual or Interim Position
 
 
 
Job Title
 
Research Assistant
 
Pay Grid
 
Unifor
 
Job Code
 
UJD041
 
Pay Grade
 
7
 
Department, Unit or Project Description:
 
A certified phlebotomist or medical laboratory technician is required to support a research project that is investigating immunity and COVID-19 vaccination effectiveness in residents of congregate care settings. The research assistant will travel to long-term care, retirement, and assisted living homes across Southern and Central Ontario to collect biological samples from residents including blood draws, dried blood spot samples, and saliva samples. The candidate must be self-directed, organized, and detail oriented, with strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize competing demands.
 
Job Summary:
 
Responsible for organizing and administering one or more research projects within required deadlines under the direction of a Principal Investigator or project leader
 
 
 
Accountabilities: 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 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. Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and project participants. 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. May be required to perform venipuncture and pipette a variety of samples.
 
Qualifications:
 
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study
 
 
 
Experience: Requires 2 years of relevant experience.
 
 
 
Assets:
 
Medical Laboratory Technician and/or phlebotomy certification
 
 
 
Additional Information:
 
A valid class G driver’s license is required.
 
Initial contract will be for 6 months, however, there is potential to extend the contract for an additional 6 months.