Job ID

78440

Job Title

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR (I)

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

HSC- Central Campus

Open Date

2026/08/27

Job Type

Limited Term (>12 months)

Close Date

2026/09/09

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

Favorite Job

Department

Medicine

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

12.2 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

35

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.

Career Level

Requires 4 years of relevant experience.

Anticipated Fill Date

October 1, 2026

Existing Vacancy?

Yes, newly created position

Number

JD00570

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Clinical Research Coordinator (I) for the Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Transfusion Research (MCTR), in the Department of Medicine. MCTR is dedicated to advancing transfusion science through innovative methodology & collaborative research to improve patient health outcomes.

This position is responsible for implementing, monitoring, refining, analyzing, coordinating, and reporting on several clinical research projects. The successful incumbent will act as a resource for the development of protocols, study documents, operations of study management, and management techniques.

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 Prospect in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

Accountabilities:

- 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.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
- Requires 4 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with the following is also an asset:
- Preference will be given to individuals with experience in data management, including use of REDCap, manipulation of data through Excel, development of database dictionaries, and generating reports for data completeness and compliance.
- Preference will be given to individuals with experience in epidemiology.
- Ability to engage and collaborate with different participating sites.
- Evidence of research training (such as CCRA/C, CCRP, or a similar designation).
- Experience with day-to-day clinical trial operations including patient recruitment and study visits, as well as Health Canada/FDA-regulated trials.
- Knowledge of current Health Canada Division 5, GCP, TCPS 2, and local privacy regulations.
- Experience as a central coordinator for multi-centre trials, including Trial Master File maintenance and oversight of study site activities for the full study lifecycle.
- Experience developing study documents such as protocols, operations manuals, informed consent forms, and lab manuals.
- Familiarity with navigating Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Experience with submissions to local and provincial Research Ethics Boards (e.g., HIREB, CTO, OCREB).
- Skills in writing grants and funding proposals for both peer-reviewed and industry sources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly developed organizational skills and the ability to multi-task under competing priorities and deadlines,



including coordinating multiple trials simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented with strong initiative and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of hematology, bleeding disorders, and transfusion medicine is considered an asset. Travel between Hamilton hospital sites will be required.

Additional Information To apply for this position eligible applicants should submit the following in one PDF document:

- Cover letter

- Resume

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

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McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

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+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

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- Human Resources Service Centre at (phone hidden) ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

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