Research AssistantTech 2 Participant Recruiter (VEC)

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant / Technician 2

Job Title

Research Assistant / Tech 2 - Participant Recruiter (VEC)

Department

Vaccine Evaluation Centre Department of Paediatrics Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$26.67 - $31.73 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date

December 8 2025

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

Job End Date

December 31 2026

This position is part-time 20 to 30 hours per week.

This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks.

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

Conducts a range of tasks that relate to clinical research fieldwork.

Organizational Status

This position reports to the Field Coordinator and Study Investigators.

Work Performed

This position primarily involves participant recruitment and may involve other tasks listed here :

Recruitment

• Perform recruitment for simple studies and for more complex detailed studies.
• Understand vaccines and their functions and be able to provide potential study participants with all necessary information.
• Review potential participant charts and determine eligibility to participate based on set guidelines in the study protocol
• Obtain detailed medical histories

Enrolment

Telephone Follow-up

Study Tracking

Other

Consequence of Error / Judgement

Duties are performed according to operating procedures and VEC policies. Basic routine decisions are made for the tasks at hand as related to the job. Non-routine decisions are made with consultation of the project coordinator. Consequences of error could result in delays possible loss of funding or impact the integrity of a study.

Supervision Received

Study-related activities are assigned by the Study Coordinator or Investigator(s). Routine work does not require daily supervision but the end result is checked by the study coordinator. Supervision comes from the study coordinator.

Supervision Given

Provides technical guidance to other project team members. Supervises research assistant / technician 1s within the unit.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

Additional training of a technical nature in health care or sciences (BSc. is preferred). Two years experience in clinical trials with preference for the vaccine field and understanding of vaccines. Ability to effectively use word processing software and database software. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate with adults and children in a courteous calm manner.

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Spss,Data Collection,DNA Isolation,Stata,Biochemistry,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Molecular Biology,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 26 - 31