Research Analyst I

Job title: Research Analyst I

Job description: JOB TITLE: Research Analyst I

Job Posting #: 928806
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Union: Non- Union
Department: Medical Oncology and Hematology
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: $47, 291 – $59, 114 annually: Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Status: Temporary Full-Time (1 year)
Posted Date: February 14, 2024
Closing Date: March 15, 2024

The 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.

Position Summary

In this position, you will conduct both data analysis and research coordination for several clinical research projects in the Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology at the Princess Margaret. Our research focuses on patient outcomes and quality of life to improve cancer care.

Duties

• Coordination: You will maintain and update the existing Head and Neck Translational Database, working with other coordinators, lab managers, and abstractors to ensure the accuracy of the data. You will be responsible for coordinating data and material sharing within UHN and with other institutions/organizations. You will work with the Toxicity Coordinator to ensure accurate and thorough reporting of radiation toxicity outcomes, for use in future analyses. Additionally, you may be responsible for coordinating patient contact and data collection for a study of risk factors and outcomes in head and neck cancer patients. You will help identify and recruit new eligible patients, coordinating patient contact with research assistants, and managing databases for tracking patient recruitment. You will also liaise with the principal investigator and study collaborators to coordinate study logistics and report findings.
• Analysis: In this role, you will work with the PI, residents, fellows, and/or medical/graduate students to analyze data collected from surveys and patient charts for publication in research abstracts and journal articles. You will design statistical analysis plans, clean and prepare data, conduct analyses and report results. A solid understanding of statistics up to and including linear/logistic/Poisson regression and basic survival analysis is required. For data management and preparation, specific duties will include creating and maintaining databases in Access and REDCap, harmonizing and merging data across multiple datasets, and performing quality control to flag potential data issues. For projects on which you are the primary analyst, you will also help with preparation of abstracts and manuscripts for publication.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in health sciences, or related field is required; Masters in Epidemiology and Biostatistics preferred.

• Minimum one (1) year practical and related experience.
• Experience designing and conducting statistical analysis for health-related research
• Experience using Microsoft Access or REDCap software
• Experience using statistical programming language (R preferred)
• Project management or research coordination experience
• Experience with data management
• Experience working with patients or participants in a research environment
• Experience writing articles for publication in academic journals, study protocols, and/or research ethics board applications
• Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to work with and manage other coordinators on a study team

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.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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