Research Analyst

Position: Research Analyst I
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.
Union:  Non-Union
Number of vacancies:  1
New or Replacement Position:  New
Site:  Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department:  Supportive Care – Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship

Reports to:

Dr. Jennifer Jones
Salary Range:  $27.56 - $41.34 per hour

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Shifts:

Day
Status:  Temporary Full-time (until March 2027)
Closing Date:  September 10, 2026
Position Summary
This clinical research position is within the Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
We are currently seeking a full-time Research Analyst to manage the study tasks for a duration of 2 years. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an extremely organized, highly motivated, and hard-working individual with strong organizational skills who will enjoy the challenge of working independently and within an interdisciplinary research team. The Research Analyst will work under the general direction of the Principal Investigator and the Clinical Research Coordinator and tasks will involve assisting with the development and maintenance of the study database;

subject recruitment and tracking; questionnaire administration and data collection.
Duties
study coordination
recruitment and tracking of study participants
database design, set-up and maintenance (e.g., using Microsoft Office Access, Excel);
Data entry, coding, scoring and statistical analysis of data (under the supervision of the PIs and a statistical consultant)
literature searches, and maintenance of a reference database (e.g., using Reference Manager, Endnote, or other software);
regular attendance at research team meetings; regular updates of study progress and preparation of study reports; participation in group planning of new research initiatives including grant and ethics applications; and completion of other tasks as assigned or requested
Qualifications     At minimum, completion of a Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, or science required    Research-related Master’s degree strongly preferred

At minimum, one (1) year of related and practical experience required    Three (3) years experience preferred(e.g., study coordination experience; database design/set-up; data collection/management; questionnaire administration; data entry; literature searches, etc.)

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly motivated, with an ability to work well independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Previous experience using data management (e.g., Microsoft Office Access, Excel) required
Previous experience working on grant and ethics applications required
Previous experience working in cancer-related research and/or with medically ill patients would be an asset
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 petitive offer packages
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