Research Assistant Technician

University of British Columbia - Staff; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada is seeking a part-time Research Assistant Technician to support ongoing research projects. The role involves maintaining research databases, assisting with ethics applications, and collaborating with a diverse research team. Ideal candidates will have strong computer literacy, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to equity and diversity. This position requires a high school diploma and relevant experience, with an educational background in a related field preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduation and a minimum one year of related experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Creates and monitors ethics applications for research projects.
• Recruit and consent patients eligible for the study.
• Designs and maintains research database for clinical trials.

Skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Programming skills

Education

High school graduation

University degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

REDCAP

Job description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job ProfileNon Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 1 Job Title Research Assistant Technician Department Stefan Lang Neurosurgery | Department of Surgery | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $4,109.47 - $4,507.06 CAD Monthly Posting End Date August 19, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

September 7, 2026

This position is Part Time: 53.33% (20 hours per week).

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 Research Assistant Technician for Dr. Stefan Lang’s Functional Neurosurgery Research Program is responsible for assisting and coordinating multiple on-going research projects. The Research Assistant interacts closely with the rest of the functional neurosurgery team, as well as patients, healthcare professionals, trainees, and staff in the UBC Department of Surgery and UBC Faculty of Medicine.

Organizational Status

The UBC Faculty of Medicine Department of Surgery educates students at the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels, and pursues research to make innovative advancements in knowledge and practice to improve health. The Department consists of more than 600 physicians, surgeons, scientists and educators and over 70 administrative, research and technical staff, distributed across British Columbia. Specialty training programs are offered in Cardiac Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery. . The Department is also home to the Branch for Global Surgical Care (BGSC).

The incumbent reports to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Stefan Lang.

Work Performed

• Creates and monitors ethics applications for research projects.

• Recruit and consent patients who are eligible to participate in the study.

• Designs, creates and maintains research database for clinical trials.

• Tracks the status of research trials into database.

• Assists with drafting, revising, and submitting research grants.

• Coordinates research patient visits to the clinic, including tracking visit and test times, and sending reminders to patients.

• Contributes to a respectful, inclusive working environment.

Working Conditions

The incumbent works in a standard office environment at Vancouver General Hospital, provided by the PI.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

All work is directly reviewed by Dr. Stefan Lang. The Research Assistant Technician is required to conduct the research activities in an ethical manner and to maintain strict confidentiality with regards to information, particularly about study participants. Along with other colleagues, the incumbent is accountable for conduct concerning participant-related activities to the Principal Investigator.

The incumbent works within well-defined guidelines and procedures, but exercises judgment in establishing priorities and carrying tasks through to completion. New or unusual problems are referred to the Principal Investigator.

Supervision Received

The candidate is directly supervised by Dr. Stefan Lang, Principal Investigator.

Supervision Given
None.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation and a minimum one year 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

• Computer literacy and experience required (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, REDCAP).

• Experience with databases including design, creation and maintenance.

• Interpersonal skills, along with the a bility to work in a team environment and independently .

• Ability to contribute to a respectful, cooperative and supportive work environment.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• It is preferred if the candidate has a university degree in a relevant discipline.

• Basic programming skills in MATLAB, Python or related language is valued.