Research Assistant/Technician 2 – Neurology

Staff - Non Union
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title
Research Assistant/Technician 2 – Neurology
Department
Connolly Laboratory | Department of Paediatrics | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$3,777.25 - $4,501.17 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
June 2, 2023
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.
Job End Date
Jun 25, 2024
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
The primary focus of the Research Assistant is in reviewing the charts, completing the Case report Forms (CRF's) 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

• Ensures that the studies are performed according to ethical guidelines and GCP
• Call families of enrolled patients to arrange follow-up visits
• Maintains appropriate regulatory documentation
• Reviews charts
• Designs spread-sheets and enters data
• Reviews data results with principle investigators
• Reports on Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events using the appropriate modes of communication and documentation
• Maintaining and organizing the study patient log, case report forms and other important project related files
• Completes Case Report Forms

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 Assistant's 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

• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
• 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.

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.