Research Assistant – Biostatistics & Scientific Writing

Full Time Montréal, QC, CA

Salary Range: $31.57 To $39.46 Hourly

Clinique OVO, a member of The Fertility Partners (TFP) , is a leading fertility clinic providing comprehensive assisted reproductive technology and reproductive medicine services.

Research and innovation play an important role at Clinique OVO. Our R&D; team is involved in a diverse portfolio of clinical and observational research projects, in collaboration with physicians, researchers, universities, and industry partners across Canada and internationally.

We are currently seeking a Research Assistant – Biostatistics & Scientific Writing to join our R&D; team.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of R&D; Operations, the successful candidate will actively contribute to a variety of research projects in the fields of fertility and reproductive medicine.

This position combines responsibilities in biostatistics, data analysis, and scientific writing . The successful candidate will work closely with members of the R&D; team, physicians, and researchers to transform research data into meaningful scientific results and publications.

Key Responsibilities

- Participate in the preparation and cleaning of research databases;
- Conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analyses;
- Perform statistical analyses according to the objectives and analysis plans of various research projects;
- Contribute to the selection of appropriate statistical methods;
- Interpret statistical results in collaboration with researchers and clinicians;
- Prepare tables, figures, and statistical results for reports, abstracts, and manuscripts;
- Ensure the quality and consistency of data and analyses.

Scientific Writing & Publications

- Contribute to the preparation and writing of abstracts, posters, and scientific presentations;




- Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals;
- Conduct literature searches and integrate relevant scientific evidence;
- Review and format manuscripts and scientific documents;
- Participate in the preparation and submission of abstracts and manuscripts to scientific conferences and journals;
- Contribute to responses to reviewers' comments.

Research & Methodology

- Participate in the design and development of research projects;
- Contribute to the definition of study variables, endpoints, and analytical methods;
- Participate in the preparation and review of research protocols and study documents;
- Support retrospective, prospective, and multicentre research projects within the R&D; team;
- Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timelines are met.
- Work closely with physicians, researchers, and members of the R&D; team;
- Participate in project meetings and present results when required;
- Maintain explicit and organized documentation of analyses and research activities;
- Perform other related duties as required to support R&D; activities.

Qualifications

- Master's degree (MSc) in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field ;
- 2–5 years of experience in clinical or biomedical research is preferred;
- Experience in data analysis and statistical methods;




- Proficiency in at least one statistical software or programming language such as R, SAS, or Python ;
- Excellent scientific writing skills in English;
- Strong ability to read, critically assess, and interpret scientific literature;
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
- Ability to work independently;
- Excellent communication skills in both French and English;
- Experience with scientific publications;
- Experience in reproductive medicine, fertility, or clinical research is an asset;
- PhD in biostatistics, epidemiology, or a related field is an asset.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a curious, rigorous, and autonomous individual who is eager to work in a dynamic clinical research environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong quantitative and analytical skills with a genuine interest in scientific research and publication writing . They should be able to move from data analysis to interpretation of results and effectively communicate findings through scientific documents and publications.

Why Join Our R&D; Team?

- Dynamic and multidisciplinary clinical research environment;
- Opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of research projects in fertility and reproductive medicine;
- Direct collaboration with physicians and researchers;
- Opportunity to develop expertise in research, biostatistics, and scientific writing;
- Opportunity to contribute to scientific publications and research projects;
- Opportunity to work as part of a growing R&D; team.
- Full-time position, Monday to Friday;
- 37.5 hours per week;

Clinique OVO is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and diversity. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Research Assistant - Biostatistics & Scientific Writing (Montreal)
🏢 The Fertility Partners
📍 Montreal