Research Analyst I

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Department: Neuroscience
Reports to: Dr. Alice Kam
Salary Range: $27.56 to $34.45 per hour
Hours: 1-10 hours per week (will vary each week)
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary Casual
Closing Date: September 30,2026

Position Summary
The Research Analyst is to provide clerical, administrative and/or analytical assistance with the management of data in research studies under the direction of Scientists, Clinical Research Coordinators, Scientific Associates or Research Associates. For these 2 vacancies, the Research Analysts will be reporting to Dr. Alice Kam, Principal Investigator at KITE Research Institute. 

Duties

• Assists in the modification and maintenance of electronic and paper data management systems. 
• Coordinates necessary data flow both internally, as well as externally with collaborators from other sites. 
• Obtain medical data on research subjects from registries or other hospitals. 
• Participate in qualitative analyses of data collected from patients. 
• Assist in interpretation of results and preparation of material for presentation, publication and/or grants. 
• Maintain regulatory documents.
• Participate in department review of data collection strategies. 
• Liaise with sponsors for monitoring/audits.
• Perform computer statistical analyses. 
• Generate response curves, status reports and other statistical reports, as required. 
• Interpret results and prepare material for presentation, publication and/or grants. 
• Assist in the preparation of submissions to the Research Ethics Board. 
• Conduct literature searches. 

Qualifications

• At minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree is required; Master's degree is an asset. 
• At minimum, 1 year of related experience is required. 
• Proficient in statistical analysis and data management software applications. 
• Able to apply general research principles, concepts and techniques relating to data collection and management to perform well-defined tasks and analyses. 
• Exercises moderate judgement and decision making, using established policies and procedures, to resolve problems. 
• Can efficiently seek direction on choice of work methods and resolution of more complex problems (e.g., questionnaire administration). 
• Able to effectively seek approval for work results and conformity to assignment objectives. 
• Demonstrates core competency in written and verbal communications. 

Additional Information

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 https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.