Data Analyst

About The Company

The Hospital for Sick Children, also known as Sick Kids, is a leading pediatric healthcare and research institution dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children and adolescents. With a rich history of innovation and excellence, Sick Kids is committed to advancing medical knowledge through cutting-edge research, clinical care, and education. The institution fosters a collaborative environment where multidisciplinary teams work together to develop innovative solutions for complex pediatric health issues.

As a recognized leader in pediatric research, Sick Kids aims to translate scientific discoveries into practical treatments and interventions that benefit children worldwide.

The Clinical Research Data Analyst will play a vital role within the OUCH Pain Lab at The Hospital for Sick Children. This position involves working closely with the research team to support data management, analysis, and reporting activities related to various clinical studies, including randomized controlled trials and national registries. The analyst will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining research databases, conducting statistical analyses, and ensuring data quality and integrity.

Reporting directly to the Principal Investigator or their designate, the successful candidate will contribute to the lab’s mission of improving pediatric pain management through evidence-based research and innovative communication technologies.

• Graduate degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience in clinical research settings.
• Previous experience with clinical trials, including quantitative research methodology application.
• Proficiency in database management tools such as REDCap and Excel.
• Advanced skills in statistical software such as Stata or R.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and research team to plan, develop, and manage research databases.
• Conduct statistical analyses for multiple clinical research projects, ensuring methodological accuracy.
• Design, build, and maintain databases supporting ongoing and future research activities.
• Lead the development and implementation of a REDCap-based national, multisite registry.
• Establish and document data management workflows, including data dictionaries and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Develop data validation, cleaning, monitoring, and auditing procedures to ensure data quality.
• Create programming scripts to generate regular progress reports and data summaries.
• Perform routine data quality audits and data cleaning activities.
• Assist in analyzing clinical trial data under supervision from senior statisticians.
• Effectively communicate study results and insights to research team members.
• Support the preparation of research abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for publication.

• Opportunity to contribute to impactful pediatric research and improve children s health outcomes.
• Engagement with a multidisciplinary and innovative research team.
• Professional development and growth within a leading healthcare institution.
• Access to cutting-edge research tools and technologies.
• Supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity Sick Kids is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families, and communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We ensure fair treatment and equal access to employment opportunities for all applicants. We encourage candidates to inform us of any accommodations needed during the application and interview process to support full participation and success.