Research Assistant III

Over its 50+ year history, the McMaster Department of Surgery has maintained a steadfast commitment towards thinking big and making it possible. We are a Department with 11 surgical divisions and Royal College residency training programs; together, we are poised to unleash a future fueled by a creative mindset and powered by our people.

We are conducting various studies in perioperative cardiac research with the mission to advance cardiac surgical care practices, and searching for an experienced and motivated Research Assistant to join our team!

The successful candidate will be bring a positive, solutions-focused mindset, as we collectively work towards achieving the Department Vision. This Vision is based on 6 core tenets:

• Tenet 1: Building A Culture that Inspires
• Tenet 2: Conduct Research that Impacts
• Tenet 3: Educate, to Honour our Students
• Tenet 4: Advance, Personally, Professionally and Globally
• Tenet 5: Transform Patient Care
• Tenet 6: Unleash surgical Enterprise as a mindset.

Job Summary:

Provide research support for faculty members in their teaching, research and laboratory activities. Work is performed independently, with the availability of direction and guidance from Research Staff or Manager.

Accountabilities:

• Adhering to established research methodology, gather and compile data for the research study or project.
• Modify and adapt research methods, techniques or procedures, based on deviations in experimental results.
• Record, classify, and summarize research data according to established procedures.
• Conduct structured participant interviews and focus groups.
• Carry out intermediate level statistical analyses.
• Contribute to the preparation of data for reports, journal articles, papers, etc.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings.
• Perform other related tasks as outlined by the researcher.

Qualifications:

• Education: Completed a relevant post-secondary degree.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 months of related experience in a research environment.

Assets:

• GCP & TCPS 2 training

Additional Information:

• This position does not require on site attendance and does allow the option to work remotely.

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

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