JD/TJD #

JD00571

Pay Grade:

9

Title:

Clinical Research Coordinator (II)

Unit/Project Description:

For Department use only.

About Us

The Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University and McMaster Children’s Hospital is home to over 200 pediatricians, scientists, teachers, and learners whose collective mission is to improve the wellbeing of children and their families – both locally, and around the world.

We are proud to represent faculty who hold Canada Research Chairs, are members of the Order of Canada, and are national award-winning teachers. Our members leverage their voices as child health leaders to support our communities and advocate for change so that all children, regardless of health status, can experience a fulfilling life. Our administrators are valued team members and are critical to the success and impact of our work.

If you are a creative and critical-thinker, with excellent knowledge of the academic and clinical child health environment and are energized by leading projects from start to finish – we want you on our team!

How We Work

We invite you to find out more about us here: 

https://healthsci.mcmaster.ca/pediatrics

https://twitter.com/MacUPediatrics

A Clinical Research Coordinator is required in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University, under the supervision of Drs.
Katherine Morrison and Zubin Punthakee. The Clinical Research Coordinator will work with the Principal Investigators and research
team to develop and implement a plan for two research projects investigating energy expenditure with the use of indirect calorimetry
system – one in adult and one in pediatric populations. These are both randomized controlled trials using investigational product – and
require certification and implementation of GCP, ICH and Division 5 requirements related to this. The role will provide project
management support and will implement these trials. Within this scope, the role will be responsible for supporting the design and
implementation of research protocols, research coordination, data collection and analysis, knowledge translation activities, and
reporting. The successful candidate will work independently with limited direction within a clear framework of accountability and
exercise substantial personal responsibility and accountability to deliver results.

Job Summary:

Responsible for applying specialized knowledge to initiate, implement, manage, and coordinate moderate to large clinical research projects.

Purpose and Key Functions:

• 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 patients to gather qualitative and quantitative data.
• Facilitate focus group sessions with project patients.
• 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 clinic centre and remote clinic 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 patients.
• 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 5 years of relevant experience.

Assets:

• Experience working with children and adults in clinical research  
• Clinical research coordinator experience – ideally with RCTs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Organizational ability
• Familiarity with REDCap data entry and project design