Research Analyst I

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre seeks a full-time Research Analyst to manage a 2-year study in the Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program. The role involves organizing tasks, coordinating participants, and maintaining data collection systems within a multidisciplinary team.

You will assist with database design, questionnaire administration, literature searches, and progress reporting, under supervision of the PI and CR Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, commerce, or science.
• Master’s degree strongly preferred for research leadership.
• Minimum one year of related and practical experience required.
• Three years experience preferred in study coordination, data management or related tasks.
• Experience with grant/ethics applications is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage study tasks for a duration of 2 years within Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship.
• Develop and maintain the study database; recruit and track participants.
• Administer questionnaires and collect data; assist with analyses.
• Design, set up and maintain databases (e.g., Access, Excel).
• Prepare study reports and attend team meetings; contribute to grant/ethics work.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Independent work style

Microsoft Access experience

Excel experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, or science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Access

Excel

Job 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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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
• study-related administrative tasks (e.g., create standard operating procedures; manage study document binders; organize questionnaire packages)
• 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

• 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

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.