Research Associate, Biostatistician / SAS Programmer

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will be working at our head office location in Ottawa– 1800 Alta Vista Drive  and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category : Innovation, research and science

Job posting ID : 8135

​Employment status : Temporary full-time

Position's anticipated end date :   2027-02-08  - possibility of contract renewal.

Classification : PTS

Salary / Rate of pay : $89,894 to $108,493

Application deadline : 2026-01-12

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements :

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the .

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About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary full-time Research Associate, Biostatistician / SAS Programmer to join our dynamic Donation Policy and Studies team in our Medical Affairs and Innovation division .

The Epidemiology department within Donation Policy and Studies is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by surveillance of blood-transmissible infections in donors, research on donor selection criteria, and evaluation of donor health criteria.

In this role, you will manage a large SAS database , provide advice and will be responsible for data collection and management to support research activities. You will conduct statistical analysis and provide interpretation of study results. Prepare internal and external reports. You will also supervise research assistants and clerical staff and remain involved in all aspects of operations.

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Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list.

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