Clinical Research Data Analyst

About the Organization

The Hospital for Sick Children, widely known as SickKids, is a premier pediatric hospital and research center focused on advancing the health of children and adolescents. The organization is recognized for its long-standing commitment to innovation, high-quality clinical care, education, and research, with teams working together across disciplines to solve complex pediatric health challenges and turn discoveries into practical treatments.

Role Overview

This full-time Clinical Research Data Analyst position is part of the OUCH Pain Lab at SickKids. The role centers on research data support across clinical studies, including randomized controlled trials and national registry work. The selected candidate will handle database setup and maintenance, statistical analysis, reporting, and data quality assurance, while working closely with the Principal Investigator or a designated delegate. The work supports the lab’s broader mission of improving pediatric pain care through evidence-based research and communication technologies.

What You Will Do

• Work with the Principal Investigator and study team to plan, create, and oversee research databases.
• Carry out statistical analysis for multiple clinical research projects with strong methodological rigor.
• Build, update, and maintain databases for current and future studies.
• Take the lead in designing and rolling out a REDCap-powered national, multi-site registry.
• Set up and document data workflows, including data dictionaries and standard operating procedures.
• Create procedures for data validation, cleaning, monitoring, and auditing to protect data quality.
• Write scripts to produce regular progress updates and data summaries.
• Perform ongoing data audits and cleaning tasks as part of routine quality control.
• Support analysis of clinical trial data under the guidance of senior statisticians.
• Share findings and key insights clearly with members of the research team.
• Help prepare abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for publication.

Candidate Profile

• Graduate training in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a closely related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in a clinical research environment.
• Hands-on exposure to clinical trials and quantitative research methods.
• Comfort using REDCap and Excel for database and research work.
• Advanced capability with statistical tools such as Stata or R.
• Strong planning and organizational ability with careful attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and strong interpersonal effectiveness.
• Ability to collaborate well in multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful pediatric research that can improve outcomes for children.
• Exposure to an innovative, multidisciplinary research setting.
• Professional development opportunities within a leading healthcare institution.
• Access to advanced research systems and technologies.
• A supportive workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.
• Compensation that is competitive and based on experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SickKids promotes an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the patients, families, and communities it serves. The organization provides equal employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. It also supports accommodation requests during the hiring and interview process so candidates can participate fully.