University Health Network
Research Analyst II
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Job Description
- Req#: 926547
- Providing data management and statistical support during the design, execution and reporting phases of clinical research projects
- Using statistical methods to achieve research objectives by executing study protocols and data analysis plans
- Addressing data issues
- Participating in the generation of statistical analyses and interpretations in study reports
- Disseminating results of the analyses for internal and external review, including reports, graphs, tables and interpretation
- Preparing abstract, presentation and manuscripts for conferences and for submission to peer-reviewed journals
- Attending relevant meetings, trainings, courses or workshops as required
- Providing students and trainees with data management training, statistical consultation and analytic supports.
Qualifications:
- BSc degree in statistics, biostatistics, clinical epidemiology or equivalent is required (MSc preferred)
- 3 years of related experience is required (or MSc and 1 year of experience)
- Experience using statistical analysis and data management software applications required, either SAS or the R language and R Markdown is required
- Experience in a collaborative clinical research environment, experience may include co-op, practicum, internship or employed positions, experience in a consulting biostatistics team an asset
- Familiar with statistical methods (e.g. evidenced by course work and practical experience), which may include regression modelling strategies in cross-sectional, longitudinal studies and/or clinical outcome research
- Demonstrated competency in managing and analyzing real-world clinical data
- Familiarity with time-to-event analysis and clinical predictive models
- Familiarity in the methods of missing data is an asset
- Demonstrated creativity and latitude in problem solving
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Proven ability to work with students/staff with limited statistics knowledge an asset
- The ability prioritize and execute multiple competing tasks
- Content expertise on cardiovascular disease a definite asset
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
About the company
The University Health Network (UHN), consisting of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, is a recognized leader in patient care, research and education. - 3 years of related experience is required (or MSc and 1 year of experience)
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- Using statistical methods to achieve research objectives by executing study protocols and data analysis plans
RESEARCH ANALYST II
Job Posting #: 926547
Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital Research Institute
Department: Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research
Reports to: Senior Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary Range: $28.32-$35.40 hourly commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy
Status: Temporary Full-time (1 year)
Shifts: Day Shift
Posted Date: November 14, 2023
Closing Date: November 28, 2023The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
The Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research is a collaborative research and education program that spans across UHN, the Hospital for Sick Children and the University of Toronto. It seeks to provide the world with new diagnoses, treatments, and tools to help people prevent, manage, and survive the devastating consequences of heart failure. It also provides global leadership in the cardiac field and offers multiple research and clinical educational opportunities and training. As part of this Centre, the Ted Rogers Computational Program (TRCP) are currently recruiting a highly qualified research analyst to support the conduct of clinical outcome research in cardiology using diverse data sources, including but not limited to, electronic medical records, surgical reports, novel biomarkers, and imaging. By employing techniques which reflect the complexity of integrated multifaceted biological and clinical systems, the TRCP is able to provide highly specialized statistical and analytics support to advance quality improvement and research projects related to heart failure management, cardiac transplantation, congenital heart diseases, cardiac anesthesiology, cardiac-oncology and cardiac surgery.
Position Summary
We are seeking highly qualified candidates for a Research Analyst II position. Under supervision of the Analytics Lead, the Research Analyst II works collaboratively with internal and external principal investigators, clinician-scientists, data analysts, biostatisticians and other staff members to analyze clinical data, disseminate and communicate the findings in various scientific venues. The successful applicant will have daily interactions with a dynamic community of data scientists, developers, applied scientists and clinicians, all of whom are focusing on improving care for patients with cardiovascular pathologies.
Duties
Responsibilities include:
- Providing data management and statistical support during the design, execution and reporting phases of clinical research projects