Research Analyst - Temerty Centre

at  Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Job Description
The Temerty Centre for Therapeutic Brain Intervention is seeking a full-time, contract (12 months) Research Analyst. The incumbent will report to the Data Manager and join a productive team in one of the world’s leading centres in treatment, research and training related to brain stimulation therapies. In addition to clinical treatment trials, the team also specializes in neurophysiology studies aimed at providing novel insights into brain function in individuals with psychiatric disorders.

In this position, you will provide support to the Manager, investigators, and research team with a number of ongoing research projects. You will work collaboratively with the research team in the maintenance of data collection tools including electronic data capture (EDC) systems and other databases. Primary responsibilities include:

• Creating, maintaining and updating research databases in REDCap.
• Assisting with database quality control by generating reports, investigating and resolving data quality queries.
• Writing computational scripts to automate data management processes.
• Maintaining documentations such as data management plans, user guides, manuals and workflow documents.
• Supporting report preparation including study and enrollment progress; and data and safety monitoring board (DSMB) reports.
• Assisting with user acceptance testing and user queries.
• Preparing regular reports using data visualization tools and preparing data for presentations, reports, and peer-reviewed research papers.

You will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 1025 Queen Street West.
Job Requirements
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree (e.g., Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Neuroscience or related discipline) combined with at least 1 year of experience working in a research environment. Strong proficiency with programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL) is required. Experience with REDCap, statistical packages (e.g. SPSS, SAS, and MATLAB) and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Spotfire) is an asset. The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task are essential. Knowledge of PC software skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel) and Internet search engines is required. Candidates will also have demonstrated ability to manage and analyze large databases and will have literature review and synthesis skills. Candidates require the ability to work effectively in a variety of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

• Creating, maintaining and updating research databases in REDCap.
• Assisting with database quality control by generating reports, investigating and resolving data quality queries.
• Writing computational scripts to automate data management processes.
• Maintaining documentations such as data management plans, user guides, manuals and workflow documents.
• Supporting report preparation including study and enrollment progress; and data and safety monitoring board (DSMB) reports.
• Assisting with user acceptance testing and user queries.
• Preparing regular reports using data visualization tools and preparing data for presentations, reports, and peer-reviewed research papers