Research Information Analyst

Research Information Analyst – Digital and Information Technology Division (Research Institute) Do you want to work for a world‑renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Join the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI‑MUHC) in Montreal and help drive innovative patient‑centered medicine. Position Summary The IT Analyst reports to the Director of the Digital and Information Technologies Division and supports the alignment of research, clinical, and data‑management priorities across the institution. The incumbent bridges researchers, the MUHC data warehouse team, and IT services, translating methodological and technical data needs into coherent extraction and integration strategies. Responsibilities include building and maintaining research data assets, ensuring data quality, privacy, and regulatory compliance, promoting data warehouse services, and providing training in data access and privacy‑preserving methods. General Duties Conduct methodological assessments of researchers’ data needs, advising on study design, cohort definition, and data extraction logic; lead structured consultations to translate scientific questions into technically sound and ethically compliant informatics solutions. Promote and support data warehouse services, including data extraction and integration capabilities, and design and deliver related training sessions. Analyze and consult on requests related to data access and utilization for research purposes. Collaborate with the MUHC data warehouse team to support extraction operations, ensuring alignment with complex research methodologies, data governance principles, and applicable regulatory frameworks. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the data dictionary and associated tools to facilitate efficient, standardized data extraction and integration. Advance privacy protection initiatives, including anonymization, pseudonymization, and the use of synthetic data. Education / Experience Education: Master’s Degree in bioinformatics, computational biology or a related discipline. Work Experience: At least three (3) years of full‑time experience in bioinformatics or a similar discipline within a biomedical or clinical research environment, involving published research projects. Required Skills Experience working with healthcare data and strong understanding of standards in clinical and research contexts. Knowledge of biomedical terminologies and classification systems (e.g., LOINC, SNOMED CT, ICD‑10) and experience with research‑oriented data models such as OMOP CDM. Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL, including query optimisation for large‑scale data environments. Demonstrated analytical reasoning, scientific communication, and complex problem‑solving across multidisciplinary teams. Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English, conveying technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to influence and collaborate across clinical, technical, and academic communities. Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a complex environment, deliver results autonomously, and maintain high standards of quality and compliance. Additional Information Status: Temporary Full‑Time (35 hours per week) – maternity leave replacement. Pay Scale: $55,692 – $103,412.40 (commensurate with education and experience). Work Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work Site: GLEN Site, 1001 boul. Décarie. Benefits 4‑week vacation plus a 5th week after 5 years. 12 paid personal days and days for sickness or family obligations. 13 paid statutory holidays. Modular group insurance plan (including gender‑affirmation coverage). Telemedicine. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RREGOP) – defined benefit government pension plan. Training and professional development opportunities. Child care centres. Corporate discounts (OPUS + PerkoPolis). Competitive monthly parking rate. Employee assistance program. Recognition program. Flexible work options and more. Equal Opportunity Employment Program The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self‑identify as members of racialised groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact research.talent@muhc.mcgill.ca. #J-18808-Ljbffr