Staff - Non Union
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 1
Job Title
Research Assistant/Tech 1
Department
Liu-Ambrose Laboratory | Department of Physical Therapy | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$24.55 - $26.93 CAD Hourly
Posting End Date
April 2, 2024
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.
Job End Date
Aug 31, 2024At 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
To assist in and carrying out activities to support grant-funded research. Under the direct supervision of Dr. Liu-Ambrose, delivers or assist group-based exercise programs to research participants out of a research facility or out of a venue in the community.The AMC Lab functions under the umbrella of the Department of Physical Therapy, the Djavad Mowifaghian Centre for Brain Health, and the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility. Candidate will also assist with data collection, data entry, and data checking under the direct supervision of Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose and will report to Research Coordinator on a daily basis.
Organizational Status
Reports directly and daily to the Lab Research Coordinator and Lead Exercise Instructor and weekly to program Director (Teresa Liu-Ambrose)
Work Performed
1) Lead or assist in delivery of experimental interventions according to protocol. Ensure safety and wellbeing of participants throughout the intervention delivery. Specifically,
- Develop online resources for exercise delivery, following set protocols
- Teaching exercises to individuals and groups, following set protocols; this may be done in person or via online platforms via Zoom
- Monitor participants before, during, and immediately after classes to ensure their safety
- Document and report all possible adverse events observed during classes
- Initiate and follow emergency protocol when required
- Assures established lab safety protocols and safety procedures are followed
- Keeping records of all participants' attendance and progression. Such records must be kept up to date and include all information instructed by Program Director
- Providing motivation and feedback to research participants
- Attending all mandatory lab meetings and maintain ongoing communication regarding the status of participants and classes
- Keeping informed of the Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Neuroscience, VCHRI, and UBC policies and procedures and enforcement thereof
- Communicating in a pleasant, courteous manner and giving responsive service to all participants
2) Collect data according to protocol and enter data with minimal error with direct supervision from the Director/Coordinator using preset forms and databases.
3) Liaises with research participants to develop relationships that is positive and informative
4) Assist in coordination of studies, including scheduling of assessments as well as recruitment
5) Performs other related duties as assigned
Consequence of Error/Judgement
This is a position of trust as it delivers programs to older adults from the community at large who consented and volunteered for research. Errors could result in personal injury, injury and adverse events for participants, financial loss as well as in damage to the reputation of the Department of Physical Therapy, Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, and the University of British Columbia.
Inappropriate judgement and noncompliance to standard protocols would greatly compromise the quality of research studies and related data acquisition and the reporting of research outcomes.
Inappropriate judgement and noncompliance to standard protocols also could compromise the safety and wellbeing of the participants.
Inappropriate judgement and noncompliance to standard protocols would compromise research success and affect the credibility of the Principal Investigator and the research program.
Supervision Received
Works independently in direct consultation with the Director of the research program on a regular basis
Supervision Given
Responsible for contributing to ensuring a safe environment for research participants during the delivery of behaviour interventions (e.g., exercise classes) and during assessments.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation and a minimum one year 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
Education & Experience:
Candidate must be a certified as an exercise instructor. For example, valid BCPRA Personal Trainer certification (with Older Adult specialty; Third Age Certification) or valid BCRPA Group Fitness certification (with Older Adults specialty; Third Age Certification) or Valid NSCA Certified Personal Trainer Certification or Valid ACSM - CPT certification or Valid CSEP - Certified Personal Trainer Certification. Strong preference will be given to those who have an educational background in clinical exercise physiology or those who have worked extensively with older adults.
Candidate must have a university degree in a relevant discipline plus previous work or volunteer experience in instructing exercises to adults. Strong preference will be given to those with previous research, volunteer, or work experience in geriatrics, cognitive aging, and exercise (in older adults).
Must be certified in Standard First Aid and CPR (with AED training).
Candidate must also have excellent written and oral communications skills, as well as organization skills.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Good physical health and mobility for lifting, exercising, bending, reaching, spotting and coaching
Must be able to follow written protocols and oral requests accurately
Ability to communicate clearly and factually with faculty, staff, research participants, and students
Must have excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Must demonstrate ability to receive and respond to critical feedback for the sake of improving job performance
Must demonstrate ability to adhere to all public health and institutional guidance on the risk management of COVID-19
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