Research Analyst

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Radiation Oncology
Reports to: Clinician Investigator, Department of Radiation Oncology
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: N0:03
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: $25.98 - $32.48 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Temporary Full time (June 2026)
Closing Date: November 15, 2024

Position Summary: The RA will interact directly with oncologists, medical physicists, radiation therapists and other Princess Margaret staff to develop and implement research studies. In addition, the RA will work with collaborating laboratories. The role requires an individual who is detail-oriented and able to take initiative to drive the research projects forward.

Duties:

• Acquisition of relevant data from published sources and available databases
• Assist in the planning, implementation & coordination of all aspects of study execution
• Interaction with statistical and clinical collaborators, and regulatory committees (e.g. ethics boards, grants/contracts departments, and finance/budgeting for studies)
• Assist in grants editing and manuscripts
• Data acquisition from databases and management
• Identify eligible patients for clinical studies, including during tumor boards

• At minimum, completion of a bachelors degree in business, commerce, or science or recognized equivalent required
• At minimum 1 year practical and related experience required
• Demonstrated experience in research required
• Demonstrated experience using data management software applications required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) required
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to work in a goal-directed fashion: anticipate next steps and take initiative to move projects towards completion.
• General knowledge of research principles, concepts and techniques relating to data collection and data management
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills primarily for the purposes of exchanging and/or clarifying information and resolving problems within scope of authority
• Ability to attend to detail and produce accurate, high-quality work
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a multi-project setting
• Ability to demonstrate excellent organizational, time management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team.
• Ability to identify own instructional needs and seek appropriate advice/resources.

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.

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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.