Job ID

77995

Job Title

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORD (I)

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

HSC- Central Campus

Open Date

2026/08/18

Job Type

Short Term Employee

Close Date

2026/09/07

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

Favorite Job

Department

Pediatrics

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 8

Salary Range

$31.91 - $44.92 (hourly)

Job Code

JD0570

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

9.1 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

35

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday to Friday; 8:30am to 4:30pm

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study

Career Level

4 years of relevant experience

Anticipated Fill Date:

September 14, 2026

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.

JD/TJD #

JD00570

Pay Grade:

8

Title:

Clinical Research Coordinator (I)

Unit/Project Description:

For Department use only.

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.

The Province of Ontario Neurodevelopmental (POND) Network is a collaborative research network dedicated to improving outcomes for children,

youth, and families affected by neurodevelopmental disorders through innovative clinical research. The McMaster POND site conducts a diverse portfolio of observational studies and investigator-initiated clinical trials involving children and youth with neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism spectrum disorder and ADHD.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will join a collaborative academic research team of clinician-scientists, psychometrist, and trainees to coordinate both regulated clinical trials and non-trial research. The successful candidate will contribute to all phases of the research process, including study start-up,

participant recruitment, regulatory activities, and data management, while working across multiple innovative research subprojects. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in pediatric clinical research within a dynamic academic environment while contributing to research that advances evidence-

based care for children and families.

Job Summary:

Responsible for implementing, monitoring, refining, analyzing, coordinating, and reporting on several clinical research projects. Acts as a resource for the development of protocols, study documents, operations of study management, and management techniques.

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 clinic centre and remote clinic sites and personnel.
- Conduct structured patient 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 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 4 years of relevant experience.

Additional Information:

- Experience coordinating clinical research studies, including both regulated clinical trials and observational or longitudinal research.
- Demonstrated knowledge of research ethics, participant recruitment, informed consent, and data management.
- Experience working with children, youth, and families, particularly those with neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, intellectual disability, or related conditions).
- Experience administering standardized clinical or research assessments is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of REDCap and electronic data capture systems, with strong database management and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements governing clinical research, including experience with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Health Canada Division 5 regulations, and research ethics submissions.
- Completion of, or willingness to complete before delegation of regulated trial activities, the following training:
- TCPS2: 2022 – Course on Research Ethics
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Health Canada Division 5
- Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

- Excellent organizational, communication,



and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate multiple studies simultaneously and work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. This is an 8-month temporary position with the possibility of extension or renewal

How To Apply To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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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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