Research Assistant – Biostatistics & Scientific Writing

Location: Montreal

Research Assistant – Biostatistics & Scientific Writing  Full Time Montréal, QC, CA
Salary Range: $31.57 To $39.46 Hourly
Clinique OVO, a member of  The Fertility Partners (TFP) , is a leading fertility clinic providing comprehensive assisted reproductive technology and reproductive medicine services.
Research and innovation play an important role at Clinique OVO. Our R&D team is involved in a diverse portfolio of clinical and observational research projects, in collaboration with physicians, researchers, universities, and industry partners across Canada and internationally.
We are currently seeking a  Research Assistant – Biostatistics & Scientific Writing  to join our R&D team.

Position Overview  Reporting to the Director of R&D Operations, the successful candidate will actively contribute to a variety of research projects in the fields of fertility and reproductive medicine.
This position combines responsibilities in  biostatistics, data analysis, and scientific writing . The successful candidate will work closely with members of the R&D team, physicians, and researchers to transform research data into meaningful scientific results and publications.

Key Responsibilities   Participate in the preparation and cleaning of research databases;
Conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analyses;
Perform statistical analyses according to the objectives and analysis plans of various research projects;
Contribute to the selection of appropriate statistical methods;
Interpret statistical results in collaboration with researchers and clinicians;
Prepare tables, figures, and statistical results for reports, abstracts, and manuscripts;
Ensure the quality and consistency of data and analyses.
Scientific Writing & Publications   Contribute to the preparation and writing of abstracts, posters, and scientific presentations;
Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals;
Conduct literature searches and integrate relevant scientific evidence;
Review and format manuscripts and scientific documents;
Participate in the preparation and submission of abstracts and manuscripts to scientific conferences and journals;
Contribute to responses to reviewers' comments.
Research & Methodology   Participate in the design and development of research projects;
Contribute to the definition of study variables, endpoints, and analytical methods;
Participate in the preparation and review of research protocols and study documents;
Support retrospective, prospective, and multicentre research projects within the R&D team;
Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timelines are met.
Work closely with physicians, researchers, and members of the R&D team;
Participate in project meetings and present results when required;
Maintain clear and organized documentation of analyses and research activities;
Perform other related duties as required to support R&D activities.
Qualifications   Master's degree (MSc) in  Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field ;
2–5 years of experience in clinical or biomedical research  is preferred;
Experience in data analysis and statistical methods;
Proficiency in at least one statistical software or programming language such as  R, SAS, or Python ;
Excellent scientific writing skills in English;
Strong ability to read, critically assess, and interpret scientific literature;
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
Ability to work independently;
Excellent communication skills in both French and English;

Experience with scientific publications;
Experience in reproductive medicine, fertility, or clinical research is an asset;
PhD in biostatistics, epidemiology, or a related…