Staff - Non Union
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 1
Job Title
Research Assistant/ Technician 1
Department
Chakrabarty Laboratory | Department of Psychiatry | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$3,989.78 - $4,375.79 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
April 24, 2024
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.
Job End Date
Apr 11, 2025This is a part-time position with 0.5 FTE. The compensation range will be $1,994.89 CAD - $2,187.89 CAD monthly.
This offer is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.
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
To assist with research activities related to a project investigating virtual reality (VR) cognitive training in clinical populations within the UBC Mood Disorders Clinic, Detwiller Pavilion and Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health. Works in the Mood Disorders Clinic (an outpatient hospital facility).
Organizational Status
The Research Assistant reports to the Principal Investigator (Dr. Trisha Chakrabarty), Mood Disorders Clinical Research Unit. The Research Assistant interacts with other research assistants at the Mood Disorders Clinical Research Unit, and with members of other departments within UBC Hospital (pharmacy and laboratory medicine), as necessary.
Work Performed
Administer VR cognitive training program to research participants (training will be provided);
Perform data entry
Transcribe patient data into study report forms; maintains study patient records in good order
Administer questionnaires to clinical research participants
Perform phone screening interviews to assess eligibility of potential clinical research participants
Score instruments (tallying scores, checking scores for accuracy) completed by patients and clinicians
Administer neuropsychological tests to clinical research participants (training can be provided);
Assists with patient flow through the clinic, as needed
Performs basic literature research, such as, searching for articles on-line or the library
Coordinate appointments for research participants
Filing, photocopying and general office work
Preparing PowerPoint presentations
Performs other related duties as required
Consequence of Error/Judgement
The person needs to be independently motivated, exceptionally organized, reliable and collaborative. The projects rely on maintaining a strong working relationship with healthcare professionals; therefore, professionalism is of the utmost importance. In addition, any errors in tracking all aspects of the project, data recording and entry, or breaches in confidentiality will harm the projects.
Supervision Received
Supervised by Dr. Trisha Chakrabarty. Weekly meetings held to cover significant issues, and daily supervision/guidance provided as needed.
Supervision Given
None
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
Experience in clinical trials preferred
Experience with neuropsychological testing preferred
Technical background (ability to troubleshoot basic software, computer and network issues) preferred
Experience working with clinical populations, e.g. clinically depressed patients, in a compassionate and sensitive manner
Experience and familiarity with psychiatric questionnaires and interviews
Demonstrated experience with computers and computer software including MS Word for Windows, MS Excel, Power Point
Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
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