Clinical Research Assistant – Breast Reconstruction

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia invites applications for a Research Assistant Technician to support clinical research on improving health care delivery for breast cancer patients seeking reconstruction. You will work with plastic surgeons, researchers, and patient partners to explore referral pathways, wait times, and new care models.

Responsibilities include data abstraction from electronic records, database maintenance, recruitment support, and literature reviews to inform abstracts,

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as health sciences, life sciences, public health, epidemiology, psychology, or related discipline.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated interest in clinical research, health care delivery, cancer care, surgery, or patient outcomes.
• Ability to handle confidential patient and research information appropriately.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development, coordination, and implementation of clinical research studies related to breast cancer and breast reconstruction.
• Conduct medical chart reviews and extract relevant clinical, demographic, treatment, and outcome data from electronic medical records.
• Support the creation and maintenance of research databases, including data entry, data cleaning, quality assurance, and documentation.
• Assist with studies evaluating access to breast reconstruction, referral pathways, wait times, health care utilization, and patient outcomes.
• Support recruitment and coordination of research participants, including communication with patients and clinical teams.
• Assist with patient surveys, interviews, and other patient-reported outcome data collection.
• Work with clinical teams to map care pathways and identify opportunities to improve health care delivery.
• Assist with research ethics applications, amendments, renewals, and study documentation.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize evidence related to breast reconstruction, health services research, patient access, and models of care.
• Participate in data analysis, depending on experience and project requirements.
• Contribute to abstracts, posters, presentations, manuscripts, reports, and grant applications.
• Attend research team meetings and collaborate with investigators, staff, students, clinicians, and patient partners.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure research activities conform to ethics and privacy requirements.
• Support other research activities as required by the PI and team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Independent and collaborative work

Clinical research interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in health sciences / related

Tools

Excel

Word

REDCap

Job description

The University of British Columbia invites applications for a Research Assistant Technician to support clinical research on improving health care delivery for breast cancer patients seeking reconstruction. You will work with plastic surgeons, researchers, and patient partners to explore referral pathways, wait times, and new care models.

Responsibilities include data abstraction from electronic records, database maintenance, recruitment support, and literature reviews to inform abstracts,