City : Hamilton

Category : Other

Industry : Education

Employer : McMaster University

Job Summary:

The Department of Medicine is currently recruiting for a Research Analyst to manage data management for a project. This person will be responsible for the application of routine and moderately complex statistical and technical skills toward the analysis, and translation of statistical data. The successful incumbent conducts statistical research and analysis and compiles and interprets statistical records and reports. They also conduct literature reviews to inform methodologies and aid in the interpretation of results.

Accountabilities:

• Apply established statistical methods and techniques to analyze and interpret data.
• Identify the appropriate method of statistical analysis and apply statistical techniques to interpret data.
• Compile and analyze data and interpret trends, fluctuations, and other changes that may emerge.
• Document new designs, codes, and modifications.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, grants, and abstracts, including summaries, introductions and method and result section.
• Identify and resolve database and software problems.
• Conduct data audits, compile results, analyze and summarize audit findings.
• Provide advice regarding data analysis required for research projects.
• Recommend modifications to processes related to data collection and data entry conventions and develop implementation plans.
• Apply specialized knowledge and scientific principles to review, critically appraise and interpret published literature.
• Research pertinent literature in a designed project area and analyze the applicability of the concepts.
• Review case report forms, determine possible protocol deviations, discrepant data, and inconsistent reporting. Facilitate meetings and prepare recommendations on statistical and reporting strategies.
• Exchange information with colleagues and statistical experts.
• Explain statistical approaches to others who do not have the equivalent knowledge in statistical methods.
• Develop and deliver presentations and training sessions.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of study data.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Masters in a related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience.