Statistical Analyst

**Schedule**
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

**Education Level**
Master's Degree in Statistics or related field

**Career Level**
Requires minimum 2 years of experience

**Job Summary**:
**Purpose and Key Functions**:

- Compile and analyze data and interpret trends, fluctuations, and other changes that may emerge.
- Develop forms and procedures required for the collection and compilation of data.
- Devise and implement administrative procedures for the collection of data.
- Oversee the design and maintenance of databases, data collection forms, error checking methods, and related

programs for collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Design database specifications and modify existing software packages to meet specific research project needs.
- Document new designs, codes, and modifications.
- Develop test cases and test system upgrades and enhancements.
- Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, grants, and abstracts.
- Identify and resolve database and software problems.
- Conduct data audits, compile results, analyze and summarize audit findings.
- Coordinate and manage the collection, delivery, entry, verification, analysis, and reporting of data.
- Provide advice regarding data collection and analysis required for research projects.
- Recommend modifications to processes related to data collection and data entry conventions and develop

implementation plans.
- 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.

**Requirements**:

- Master’s degree in Statistics or related field of study.
- Requires 2 years of relevant experience.

**Assets**:

- Experience with health data analysis is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with biostatistical methods is considered an asset.
- Experience with statistical software such as R, SAS, STATA, Python is preferred.

**Employment Equity Statement**

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

**Vaccination Mandate - FHS**

This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.

**Hybrid Work Language**

To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.