Research Assistant /Technician 2 (Purtzki)

Staff - Non Union

Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile
Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title
Research Assistant /Technician 2 (Purtzki)

Department
Purtzki Laboratories | Department of Paediatrics | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range
$25.89 - $30.80 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date
March 1, 2024

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

Job End Date

Dec 31, 2024

This position will work up to 10 hours per week (0.27FTE).

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

This Research Assistant will provide support to a research study titled, “Acceptability, usability, and credibility of an online self-management tool for concussion rehabilitation: MyGuide Concussion -Teen Edition” under the guidance and supervision of Dr. Jacqueline Purtzki (UBC) and Dr. Molly Cairncross (Simon Fraser University).  Responsibilities will include conducting submitting ethics amendments, participant recruitment, participant screening for eligibility, participant enrollment, data collection, data analysis, and end of grant knowledge translation (e.g., writing reports and publications, preparing social media posts). The qualified candidate is expected to work approximately 10 hours per week for the duration of the funding period.

ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS

The Research Assistant will support the project “Acceptability, usability, and credibility of an online self-management tool for concussion rehabilitation: MyGuide Concussion -Teen Edition” under the direction of Dr. Purtzki, the principal investigator and with the mentorship of Dr. Cairncross, the co-principal investigator.

WORK PERFORMED

Work performed will include, but is not limited to:

• Support the research project by obtaining participant consent, conducting data collection, and performing data entry.

• Familiarity with database software such as REDCap, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and statistical software packages such as SPSS, SAS, Stata, or R.

• Under guidance, assist in the creation of methods sections for research manuscripts.

• Assist with the submission of ethics applications.

• Conducting computerized literature searches, reviewing articles, and compiling annotated bibliographies using software programs such as EndNote or RefWorks.

• Preparing research documents, including posters, presentations, and quarterly reports.

• Performing other related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The Research Assistant will be mentored by the principal investigators.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

Work collaboratively with, and provide instruction and support to, undergraduate students working on the project.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two 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 preferred. Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive or confidential patient information. High degree of computer literacy with the ability to use word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, electronic mail applications, and the internet (on PC and Mac OS). Experience with project evaluation, database management, online literature searches and web-based applications. Superior organizational and time management skills. Effective scientific writing, oral and written communication, inter-personal, and multi-tasking skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, for both academic and lay audiences. Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment. Attentive to detail, with the ability to work efficiently and accurately.