Job ID
74967
Job Title
Clinical Research Assistant
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Location
St. Joseph's Hospital
Open Date
04/06/2026
Job Type
Limited Term (>12 months)
Close Date
04/12/2026
Employee Group
Unifor Unit 1, Staff
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Department
Psychiatry
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Salary Grade/Band
Grade 6
Salary Range
$22.94 - $36.83 (hourly)
Job Code
JD0982
Existing Vacancy
Yes - Newly Created Position
Contract Duration
13.1 Months
Target Number of Openings
1
Hours per Week
14
Posting Details
Schedule
Mondays from 9:00am - 5:00pm (Onsite)
1 Flexible Remote Day (Tuesday - Friday)
(14 Hours per week)
7 hours, including a 60 minute unpaid lunch
Education Level
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
Career Level
Requires 2 years of relevant experience.
Location
West 5th - St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Mood Disorders Research Unit
Anticipated Start Date
April 1, 2026
Union, JD
Unifor Unit 1, Local No. 5555; JD0982
Job Description
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.
Unit Description:
Ranked as one of the world’s Top 100 universities, McMaster University is devoted to the cultivation of human potential, realized through our innovative educational programs, cutting-edge research, and the diverse students, faculty, staff and alumni who make up the McMaster family. Dedicated to creating a Brighter World, we recognize that our people are our most valuable resource. Those who join McMaster will find a community of talented individuals who are inspired by the university's commitment to embodying the values of integrity, quality, inclusiveness and teamwork.
Job Summary:
The Clinical Research Assistant will work closely with and assist Dr. Benicio Frey and responsible for developing and implementing strategies to increase recruitment for clinical trials.
Purpose and Key Functions:
Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree. in a related field.
- Requires a minimum of up to 2 years of relevant experience.
Assets:
- Previous experience with clinical trial recruitment
- Previous experience with Canva
How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
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