Statistical Analyst & Database Manager

ubc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 106,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia's Blydt-Hansen Laboratory invites applications for a Statistical Analyst & Database Manager. This role conducts statistical analyses and manages multi-study databases within nephrology and transplant programs, supporting data integration and reporting.

The position is part-time (0.80 FTE, 28 hours/week) with prorated full-time salary. The analyst collaborates with clinicians, researchers, and trainees, building robust data workflows and contributing to

Qualifications

• Experience in statistical analysis, preferably with R or similar software.
• Strong data management and database design skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication with researchers and clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statistical analyses for multiple studies within nephrology and transplant programs.
• Develop and maintain study databases and data pipelines; ensure data quality and accuracy.
• Generate data exports and reports for analyses and publications; assist in study design.

Job description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category: M&P - AAPS

Job Profile: AAPS Salaried - Statistical Analysis, Level A

Job Title: Statistical Analyst & Database Manager

Department: Blydt-Hansen Laboratory | Department of Paediatrics | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range: $6,631.67 - $9,533.25 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date: September 7, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date: September 1, 2027

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University. This position is part-time salaried at 0.80FTE, 28 hours per week. T he full-time salary range will be prorated accordingly.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

JOB SUMMARY

The Statistical Analyst & Database Manager will conduct statistical analyses and manage databases for multiple studies (both single-center and multi-center) within the division of Nephrology and the Multi Organ Transplant Program. Some of the ongoing studies you will participate in include studies on organ transplantation, chronic kidney disease, and screening for mental health concerns, adherence and quality of life. The role will perform statistical analyses, consult with researchers on study design and application of statistical methods, and assist in the maintenance and further development of our registry and related database systems. Working with a team of nephrologists, research staff, and graduate students at BCCH, the analyst supports a wide scope of analytical needs including integrating large and varied data sources, coordinating and facilitating database development, and generating data exports for different analyses. Additional responsibilities include liaising with project team members and other data users, assisting with sample tracking systems, and contributing to study design and statistical method plans. The analyst works as a team player, collaborating and building relationships with clinical and scientific staff as well as with national and international collaborators.

ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS

The Statistical Analyst will report directly to the study principal investigator. They will work in association with other research team members involved on the projects, including research and clerical staff and graduate student trainees. They will consult with the biostatistics team located at the BCCH Research Institute, to co-develop analytical approaches to different projects, and for support in the analysis as required. They will also interact and liaise with additional internal and external co-investigators and project partners.

WORK PERFORMED

Statistical Analyses:

• Consulting with and/or advising researchers on study design, analysis and the type of application of statistical methods.
• Consulting with senior statisticians on analysis development and approach within the research institute and with collaborating investigator teams.
• Conducting statistical analyses and interpreting results, in R.
• Evaluating statistical methods, programmes and packages for use.
• Integrating data from multiple source materials, including health charts and online databases, to develop merged core datasets.
• Assist with study design and analysis plan aspects of project grant applications for funding.

Database Management:

• Develop and refine study database infrastructure according to study and analytic workflows.
• Manage and maintain core program databases including data field revisions, data replication, reporting and documentation.
• Design and implement data quality check system to ensure data accuracy.
• Perform database administration tasks including security administration and user management.
• Implement and refine data infrastructure to incorporate the infrastructure into analytic workflows.
• Design and develop data queries and scripts to extract, transform, load diverse patient, outcomes and population-based data sets, thereby enabling effective interpretation and analysis.
• Update and maintain current study registries and sample tracking systems on