Research Associate II - Evidence Synthesis

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Associate II to assist in directing research projects and managing multiple tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in economics, biology, or health sciences, along with a Master’s or PhD. This role involves engaging in qualitative and quantitative analysis, technical writing, and project management. If you have a passion for data interpretation and enjoy tackling research challenges, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while growing your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD with at least 1 year of systematic literature review experience.
• Deep understanding of research principles and familiarity with key literature.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in defining and refining research questions related to project objectives.
• Drafting literature searches for scientific databases and grey literature sources.
• Overseeing screening of abstracts and full-text articles against criteria.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Master’s degree

PhD

Background in economics, biology, health sciences

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

The person in this role will assist in directing some research projects with guidance from senior staff as well as manage multiple projects with tasks varying by project.

Members of the Evidence Synthesis team must enjoy exploring, interpreting, and presenting data. These qualities are key to succeeding in this role. You should be skilled in searching for evidence, screening it for relevance, and extracting pertinent details quickly and accurately from a wide range of sources. You should see categorizing and scrutinizing papers as a stimulating challenge. As you grow in the role, you will undertake more senior tasks such as checking colleagues' work, and engaging in qualitative and quantitative analysis, narrative synthesis, and technical writing. You may also take on project management responsibilities, including scientific decision-making, managing budgets and timelines, and client communication. An experienced Research Associate II may lead proposal writing for new research projects.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Assisting in defining and refining research questions related to project objectives.
2. Drafting literature searches for scientific databases and grey literature sources.
3. Developing inclusion/exclusion criteria for screening processes.
4. Overseeing screening of abstracts and full-text articles against criteria.
5. Performing data abstraction and extraction, assisting with validation.
6. Finalizing datasets for analysis.
7. Drafting tables, figures, reports, protocols, and manuscripts for publication.
8. Developing project plans, monitoring progress, timelines, and budgets.
9. Participating in drafting project proposals, including writing introductions, scoping evidence, and budgeting.
10. Engaging in non-literature research activities like modeling and real-world evidence.
11. Participating in staff training.

Education, Skills & Experience:

• Background in economics, biology, health sciences, or related fields.
• Master’s or PhD with at least 1 year of systematic literature review experience and understanding of relevant methodology and statistics.
• Deep understanding of research principles and familiarity with key literature.
• Extensive knowledge of practical research implementation.

Skills and Competencies:

• Attention to detail and strong time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including presentations.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Competent in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

We value employee health and wellbeing. The role may require travel and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups, work upright and stationary during hours, and handle multiple projects under pressure. Further details on travel will be provided by the recruiter.