Research Assistant

Staff - Non Union

Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 1

Job Title
Research Assistant

Department
Grennan Laboratory | Centre for Disease Control | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range
$3,989.78 - $4,375.79 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date
March 6, 2024

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

Job End Date

Mar 15, 2025

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

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 position will support routine tasks related to recruitment and participant visits for sexually transmitted infections (STI) research. The position will part of a STI research team led by Physician Lead of the Provincial HIV/STI Program at the Clinical Prevention Services, British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (CPS, BCCDC).

Organizational Status
The incumbent will report to the Physician Lead of the Provincial HIV/STI Program, CPS, BCCDC.
Work Performed

• Carries out tasks related to research study visits including appointment scheduling, reminder calls, set-up of examination rooms
• Assists with routine tasks in data collection, data entry and data queries following data management procedures
• Assist with sample collection, processing and documentation
• Support recruitment outreach activities in the community
• Attend team meetings as needed
• Support other tasks as needed

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors made could influence the ability of researchers and staff to meet critical deadlines, as well as compromise the results of research projects, and therefore impact the credibility of the research team. Errors in performance of the above-related duties could have a significant impact on the effectiveness, image, reputation and financial status of the Principal Investigator, the department and the university.

Decision Making/Accountability:

Works within well defined guidelines and procedures, but exercises judgment in establishing priorities and carrying tasks through to completion; new or unusual problems are referred to supervisor.

Supervision Received

Works under direct supervision in accordance with detailed oral or written instructions; routine

duties are carried out under general supervision

Supervision Given
None but may explain work sequences to others.
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 with health research
• Experience with clinical trials an asset
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to exercise tact, discretion and safeguard confidentiality
• Comfort using MS Office software (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel) and videoconference application (e.g., Zoom)
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment