Programmer/Analyst

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

With a strong focus on teaching, research and clinical service, the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine fully supports the mission and values of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, the London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London. Our vision is to provide state-of the-art diagnostic pathology services while achieving excellence in pathology research, training and education.

The members of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine strive to provide a quality work environment that fosters unity, respect for diversity, teamwork and professional growth.

The Research Data Analyst will support research activities through data preparation, validation, analysis, and visualization. Working with the research team, the incumbent will organize data from spreadsheets and reports, identify data quality issues, and prepare clear tables and figures to address agreed research objectives.

The Research Data Analyst will carry out the following research initiatives in Dr. Anahita Mohseni Meybodi's lab, and the key responsibilities are:

• Clean, standardize, and validate data, identifying missing information, inconsistencies, and duplicate records.
• Use analytical tools and scripts to extract, transform, and organize data into structured datasets.
• Perform descriptive analyses and agreed comparisons to identify patterns and differences across groups.
• Prepare summary tables and charts to communicate findings clearly.
• Collaborate with the research team to clarify requirements, document data preparation steps, and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• A postsecondary qualification in data analytics, engineering, computer science, statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Additional training or certification in data analytics is an asset. Experience: - 2 years' experience in data analysis, reporting, or a related analytical role.
• Practical experience with data cleaning, transformation, validation, and visualization.
• Experience using advanced Excel and Python or SQL for data preparation and analysis.
• Experience gathering stakeholder requirements and documenting analytical processes. Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of descriptive statistics and appropriate methods for comparing groups.
• Ability to organize complex information and investigate data quality issues.
• Ability to produce clear tables, charts, and supporting documentation.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet agreed deadlines.
• Commitment to confidentiality and institutional data-handling requirements.
• Familiarity with system administration, including computer networks, operating systems, and applications software
• Familiarity with project management tools and resources
• Ability to adapt to change and master new technical and organizational concepts and processes
• Ability and willingness to stay abreast of technological developments
• Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
• Ability to understand customer needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service to directly and indirectly satisfy expectations

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership.

Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing.

Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/ . The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58

• Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume. Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications.

Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.