Data Analyst

Job Offer: Data Analyst

Location: Mississauga

Contract Duration: 1 year

Work Mode: Hybrid

Start Date: ASAP

Why Join Us?

Astek is a global leader in technology consulting. With 9,600 experts worldwide, we guide our clients through digital transformation by developing innovative solutions.

In Canada, we excel in IT and engineering. We collaborate with leading companies to tackle major technological challenges, putting innovation, collaboration, and excellence at the heart of our actions.

Join a passionate and committed team ready to bring your ideas to life.

About the Role

On behalf of our client in the Pharmacy industry, Astek Canada is seeking a motivated Data Analyst ready to take on new challenges.

Your Responsibilities

As a Data Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Performing cancer genomic data analyses with and without associated clinical data.
• Fielding requests for data, communicating with internal and external partners, making data available internally for broader accessibility across the organization, metrics tracking.
• Identifying opportunities to leverage genomic data to support research and development activities.
• Communicating with collaborators to track usage of data in oncology R&D.
• Working collaboratively to develop and maintain tools and resources for program workflows and data analyses (e.g. reference materials, analysis tools, interactive apps).
• Scheduling and leading meetings among stakeholders.
• Developing and distributing or presenting educational material to internal and external stakeholders.

Your Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Master's degree in genomics, molecular biology, cancer biology, bioinformatics, epidemiology, or equivalent.
• 2 years of work experience -or- PhD in genomics, molecular biology, cancer biology, bioinformatics, epidemiology, or equivalent.

Key Skills:

• Cancer biology, cancer genomics, or cancer epidemiology background.
• Experience working with real-world data (e.g. electronic health records, claims data).
• Computational bioinformatics skills, proficient in R or Python.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Good collaborator with excellent communication skills.

Desired skills:

• Experience analyzing large genomic datasets (targeted DNA, RNAseq, whole exome).
• Experience with data visualization and/or data management.
• Familiarity with public and/or private genomic data resources (e.g. TCGA, cBioPortal, GENIE, etc.).

Personal Qualities:

• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
• Team collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Autonomy and rigor in managing priorities.

The Astek Advantages

• Personalized CARE plan for our employees.
• Diversity & Inclusion Charter.

Ready to Take on the Challenge?

Apply now by sending your CV and discover a rewarding career at Astek Canada.