Staff - Non Union
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title
Research Assistant Pediatric Neurology
Department
Connolly Laboratory Department of Paediatrics Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$4333.86 - $5155.61 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
July 1 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
July 5 2027
This one-year position offers the possibility of extension.
This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks.
Note: Only the Full Time Compensation Range is displayed on the job posting details advertised on the UBC Career sites.
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 primary focus of the Research Assistant is in reviewing the charts completing the Case report Forms (CRFs) and electronic data entry for the Neurology studies especially studies about neuromuscular diseases in children. Exceptional organizational skills as well as a high degree of motivation enthusiasm and initiative will enable the Research Assistant to focus the direction of activities within the Division of Pediatric Neurology.
ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS
Reports to the Principal Investigator and Research Director. Works with the Principal Investigator the research director nurses and clerical staff.
WORK PERFORMED
-Reviews charts
-Completes Case Report Forms
-Designs spread-sheets and enters data
-Maintaining and organizing the study patient log case report forms and other important project related files
-Call families of enrolled patients to arrange follow-up visits
-Ensures that the studies are performed according to ethical guidelines and GCP
-Maintains appropriate regulatory documentation
-Reports on Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events using the appropriate modes of communication and documentation
-Reviews data results with principle investigators
CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR
The Research Assistant is required to conduct the research activities in an ethical manner. Any procedures or data recorded as part of a trial must be accurate and must accurately reflect the work performed. Strict confidentiality of all study participants must be adhered too. All activities involving participants are accountable to the Research Director Principal Investigator the Division Head and the Research Assistants governing professional organization.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Most of the work will be done independently; however the Principal Investigator(s) and the Research Director supervise all projects.
SUPERVISION GIVEN
May distribute work assignments to employees at lower classification levels and initiate new employees into routines procedures and operation of equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
-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 ones own.
-Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Undergraduate degree preferred. Exceptional communication and organizational skills. Good computer literacy required (i.e. MSWord Excel Access). Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 4333 - 5155