Research Analyst

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This role involves data collection and management within a multidisciplinary research team focused on innovative cancer solutions and prospective data abstraction.

Union: Non-Union
New or Replacement: New
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Hospital 
Department: DMOH
Reports to: Senior Research Program Manager 
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $27.56 to $41.34 per hour
Shifts: Day
Status: Permanent Full-time 
Closing Date: February 20, 2026

Position Summary
This research position is with the HPB Oncology Research Group at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre/Toronto General/UHN
Our portfolio includes epidemiological, translational and clinical research led by a multidisciplinary group of clinician scientists. Our focus on genomics, biomarkers and novel therapeutics make this an exciting position for research personnel with basic/translational and clinical knowledge and interests. This position offers an exciting research opportunity for an extremely organized, highly motivated, detail-oriented and hard-working individual, who possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, and will enjoy the challenge of learning from and working with an interdisciplinary research team. The focus of these positions will be primarily prospective data abstraction in the pancreatic and biliary cancer settings.

Duties
As a Research Analyst, under the supervision of the program managers and other team members, you will be responsible for:

  • Data collection, entry, verification and reporting
  • Enters medical data from health records or other sources, as per approved study protocol and authorized access into electronic data capture (EDC) systems for example Redcap, Medidata, etc.
  • Identifies and logs protocol and SOP deviations
  • Creates and manages study SOPs (ie: data management plans, dictionaries, monitoring plans)
  • Supports resolution of data queries from sponsors and issues query forms to study team or third-parties
  • Supports contracting with external collaborators
  • Supports the reporting of events to Research Ethics Board as needed (Privacy incidents and Serious Adverse Events (SAE))
  • Prepares submissions (amendments, reportable events, annual renewals, study closures) to Research Ethics Board (REB)
  • Executes study-related administrative tasks, such as collection and maintenance of regulatory documents, ethics submissions, protocols, staff training and delegation logs in paper and electronic format
  • Bachelors degree in a health or science-related field or equivalent, required
  • 1 to 2 years clinical research experience required
  • Knowledge of research regulations and guidelines, such as ICH/GCP guidelines, Tri-Council Policy, Declaration of Helsinki and FDA CFR and Health Canada TPD
  • Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
  • Strong verbal & written communication skills
  • Exceptional organizational & time management skills & attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task & perform with accuracy in a fast-paced environment
  • Well-developed leadership & excellent interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated; ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
  • Strong analytical & problem solving skills
  • Excellent decision-making, listening & conflict resolution skills

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.

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.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Corporate discounts: multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.

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