Research Assistant/Tech 2 — RSV Infant Immunology Lab

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia in Vancouver seeks a Research Assistant/Technician 2 to support the Lavoie Laboratory’s longitudinal study on RSV and infant immune responses.

The RA will manage recruitment, data and biospecimen collection, assist with immunology assays, supervise junior staff, and prepare progress reports under PI supervision. This on-site role emphasizes accuracy, ethics, and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school graduation with related field training and 2+ years of related experience.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in research settings.
• Willingness to work in hospital/clinic environments and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate participant recruitment and informed consent with clinical teams.
• Schedule visits and manage data collection, questionnaires and biospecimens.
• Enter data in REDCap and verify clinical information for accuracy.
• Assist with immunology assays and lab activities (flow cytometry, viral assays).
• Prepare progress reports and mentor junior staff on study procedures.

Skills

Lab techniques

Data collection

Communication with participants

Education

High school diploma

Tools

REDCap

Job description

The University of British Columbia in Vancouver seeks a Research Assistant/Technician 2 to support the Lavoie Laboratory’s longitudinal study on RSV and infant immune responses.

The RA will manage recruitment, data and biospecimen collection, assist with immunology assays, supervise junior staff, and prepare progress reports under PI supervision. This on-site role emphasizes accuracy, ethics, and collaborative teamwork.