Research Assistant – Canadian Nephrology Trials Network (CNTN)

Staff - Non Union

Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3

Job Title
Research Assistant – Canadian Nephrology Trials Network (CNTN)

Department
Levin Laboratory Support Division of Nephrology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range
$4,434.02 - $5,228.81 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date
February 7, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Feb 19, 2025

Compensation Range at 0.5 FTE: $2,217.01 - $2,614.41 CAD Monthly

This position is located within a health-care facility, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. 

Job Summary

The Can-SOLVE CKD Network is Canada’s largest-ever kidney research initiative. It is a national partnership of patients, researchers, health care providers, and policy-makers working to transform treatment and care for Canadians affected by chronic kidney disease. The network is changing the culture of kidney research by coordinating and conducting 27 innovative projects shaped by patients’ experiences and priorities. It is also creating resources and national infrastructure that enhance Canada’s ability to lead innovative kidney health research.

Can-SOLVE CKD is one of five chronic disease networks supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research through Canada’s Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR). Funding is also provided by more than 60 partners, including provincial kidney care agencies, health charities, universities, and pharmaceutical companies. The network’s second phase (2022-2027) is funded by a total of $11.8 million obtained from federal and partner sources.

Can-SOLVE CKD comprises more than 450 research team members and more than 75 patient partners across Canada. This large, multi-disciplinary team is supported by a core operations team that oversees the day-to-day work of all research projects, committees, and workgroups, ensuring that the network’s key deliverables are achieved on time and within budget.

This is a 0.5FTE position in which the Research Assistant (RA) will provide research and communications support to Can-SOLVE CKD, specifically for the Canadian Nephrology Trials Network (CNTN), one of the Can-SOLVE CKD infrastructures. The RA will be responsible for support a range of activities related to projects within the CNTN to increase the number of engaged clinical trial sites and increase the number of nephrology clinical trials conducted in Canada.

Organizational Status

The Research Assistant will report directly to the CNTN Project Manager.

Work Performed

The Research Assistant works primarily with the Canadian Nephrology Trials Network, supporting the project manager in engaging and recruiting new members and sites. Key activities include:

• Actively participate in strategic planning and goal setting meetings
• Work with project manager to develop Gannt charts and workplans related to network goals
• Develop and conduct an environmental scan of mentorship and/or clinical trial training programs
• Develop a list of geographic areas where there is currently little to no CNTN representation
• Assist in the creation of detailed plans that outline the objectives, strategies, and timelines for engaging new sites and physicians
• Support project manager in administrative duties such as responding to email queries form members and drafting communications to members
• Support project manager as needed in other initiatives

Consequence of Error

Attention to detail is essential since errors may have implications that could negatively affect the project timeline resulting in loss of time and resources.

Supervision Received

The Research Assistant is required to work with minimal supervision on a day-to-day basis with direction given from the Project Manager.

Supervision Given

None.

Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
• Minimum of two years’ experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and demonstrate strong organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, be flexible and work effectively
• Positive in attitude and a team player
• Willing to travel to team-related meetings as required
• Flexible with work hours