Research Assistant

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia is seeking a Research Assistant to support a BC Children’s Hospital Emergency Department surveillance project evaluating pediatric vaccine effectiveness and potential adverse events.

This RA will collect and validate data, manage REDCap databases, assist with protocol implementation, and prepare reports under supervision of the Study Coordinator and Principal Investigator; confidentiality and ethics are essential in all tasks.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent with related experience.
• Preferred: undergraduate degree or technical college diploma in a relevant field.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Collect data from multiple sources and enter into REDCap.
• Perform data validation, cleaning, and summarization for large datasets.
• Assist with study protocol implementation and logistics.
• Provide troubleshooting and support to ensure protocol adherence.
• Maintain databases, documents, and tables; prepare reports.
• Communicate issues with the Research Coordinator and PI.
• Respect confidentiality and ethical handling of participant data.

Education

High school diploma

Undergraduate degree or technical college diploma

Tools

Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2 Job Title Research Assistant Department Sabhaney Lab | Department of Paediatrics | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $28.29 - $33.66 CAD Hourly Posting End Date September 7, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date August 31, 2027 This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University. This job is conditional upon 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

This research assistant (RA) position will provide support to a surveillance project based out of the BC Children’s Hospital Emergency Department evaluating pediatric vaccine effectiveness and potential adverse events.

Organizational Status

The RA will report directly to the Study Coordinator and Principal Investigator. The RA will may also liaise with other coordinators and PI at the main site for this multi-center project.

Work Performed

• Collecting data from various sources. Data will be entered into the study’s REDCap database
• Conducting data validation/cleaning and data summarization activities of data collection involving a large project database
• Assist Research Coordinator with ensuring implementation and enforcement of study protocols.
• Providing high level operational trouble shooting and problem solving as issues arise, including eligibility determination and study procedure troubleshooting.
• Participate with project protocol implementation which includes data collection and database management, documentation of processes, and ongoing monitoring.
• Maintaining and updating lists, databases, and formatting tables and charts.
• Preparing documents, including correspondence, presentations, and quarterly reports.
• Communicating with local team (Research Coordinator) to identify any issues and work with local team to implement necessary logistics to facilitate the operation of the project
• Performing other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

The RA should work well within defined guidelines and procedures, but exercises judgement in establishing priorities and carrying tasks through to completion; new or unusual problems are brought to the Research Coordinator in a timely manner. The RA is required to conduct activities in an ethical manner. Data must be reliably and accurately recorded. Confidentiality of all study participants must be adhered to. Any procedures or data recorded as part of a research study must be accurate and must accurately reflect the work performed. Strict confidentiality of all study participants must be adhered to. All activities involving participants are accountable to the Principal Investigator. Any deviation from standard operating procedures could prove costly and set back the research efforts of Principal Investigators on site.

Supervision Received

The RA will report primarily to the Research Coordinator, and the Principal Investigator.

Supervision Given

This position will not be responsible for supervising the work of any research assistant(s), but may distribute tasks to junior level Research Assistant/Technicians.

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

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or Graduation from a technical college or institute.
• Exceptional organizational, leadership, and management skills are required for this position as well as a high degree of motivation, resourcefulness, and initiative.
• Ability to effectively use Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel at an intermediate level.
• Database literacy.

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? 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. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [e-mail].