CLH-RSU Research Assistant

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia invites applications for a CLH-RSU Research Assistant to join the Clinical Research team. You will assist with recruitment, enrolment, study visits, and data collection for trials, including a digital tool assessing risk and treatment guidelines, while handling confidential information and adhering to study protocols.

Reporting to the Research Manager - Industry Partnerships, you will perform routine lab and clinical tasks, maintain documentation, and support

Qualifications

• High school graduation and related field training with at least two years of related experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion as part of daily work.
• Ability to use MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Assist protocol implementation: data collection, data entry and documentation.
• Prepare study materials, conduct participant visits and collect protocol data.
• Support recruitment activities, pre-screening and communications with participants.
• Maintain equipment and stock, schedule tests, and coordinate study shipments.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Equity & inclusion awareness

Education

High school graduation + related field training

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title

CLH-RSU Research Assistant

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Family Group

Group Staff - Non Union

Department

Division of Respiratory Medicine | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation

Compensation Range $4,597.80 - $5,469.59 CAD Monthly

Job End Date

November 22, 2027

Posting End Date

October 29, 2026

Job Summary

The successful candidate will join our Clinical Research team to assist with the recruitment and enrolment of ongoing industry, grant funded and Investigator-initiated clinical trials. The candidate will be working with confidential information and adhering to strict study protocols. Positions in this classification perform routine clinical and laboratory tasks and assist the Centre for Lung Health Research Support Unit recruit participants, perform study visits, prepare materials for testing, conduct breathing tests and other various tasks as required. Primary focus will be on the implementation of a study looking to assess a digital tool that predicts the risk of exacerbations for enrolled participants and recommends treatment according to current guidelines.

Organizational Status

Reports directly to Research Manager - Industry Partnerships

Work Performed

Assists protocol implementation: data collection, data entry, documentation of process, integration, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring. Preparation of source documents, research materials, correspondence, reports, and newsletters, as applicable. Assists with study participant visits, including, but not limited to conducting informed consent process, collecting vital signs, conducting breathing assessments, and collecting protocol defined data variables. Prepares sample collection kits for study visits, centrifuges blood samples, aliquots plasma/ serum/urine and other simple laboratory processing tasks. Assists with recruitment activities, development of recruitment materials/campaigns, phone screening, pre-screening assessments, study communications with potential participants. Assists the project team with scheduling meeting with clinic physicians and follow-up queries. Cleans, sterilizes and calibrates pulmonary function equipment, as required. Assists with conducting breathing assessments including methacholine challenges, sputum inductions, sputum collection, and sputum processing. Performs clinical and laboratory clean up tasks. Assists in basic maintenance of research equipment. Maintains research stock supplies, lab kits and monitors/updates inventory. Assists in preparing sample shipments, scheduling couriers and packaging samples. Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification. Provides operational research support, including administering questionnaires, data entry, scheduling tests and participant reimbursements.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Good judgement, organization and communication are essential in this position. Errors and missed deadlines could result in failure to meet research obligations.

Confidentiality

Employees of the University of British Columbia always work under strict confidentiality because of the nature of the data holdings. Any breach in data security would place the future of the school, and its many programs of research, at risk.

Accuracy and Accountability

Accuracy is essential since errors may have implications for published reports, grant funding, data access, and public relations. The Research Assistant is responsible for checking the reliability and accuracy of work done and reporting challenges and threats directly to her/his supervisor.

Supervision Received

Works under direct supervision of Research Manager - Industry Partnerships from oral/written instructions and to established procedures.

Supervision Given

None.

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 one’s own.


• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively use MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint at an intermediate level.


• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.


• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.


• Ability to write clearly and follow SOPs and policies.


• Ability to think analytically and conceptually.


• Demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact, discretion and sensitivity.


• Ability to work effectively both independently, and in a team environment.


• Good Clinical Practice - ICH-GCP Health Canada Div. 5 TCPS2 Certificate.


• Transportation of Dangerous Goods.


• Three or more years of recent related experience in a research environment or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.


• Ability to effectively use MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• High degree of computer literacy with ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, internet and electronic mail applications at an intermediate level.


• Experience with database management, online literature searches and web-based applications an asset.


• Superior organizational skills.


• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and multi-tasking skills.


• Attentive to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately.


• Ability to exercise tact and discretion when handling sensitive and/or confidential matters.

Equity and Diversity Statement

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

About UBC

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?