Research Assistant / Technician 2

Socket.dev; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Assistant (RA) will work with a team on traumatic brain injury studies in Vancouver. Primary location is the Research office, with some travel to UBC Hospital. A Criminal Record Check will be required.

Reports to the Principal Investigator and Research Coordinators; collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across UBC and partner institutions.

Qualifications

• High school graduation; some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience.
• Will ingness 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

Responsibilities

• Acts as first point of contact for the studies
• Participant recruitment
• Conduction of study visits, including obtaining consents, administering questionnaires and cognitive assessments
• Accompany participants to the UBC MRI unit
• Assisting with validation or cleaning of data, such as verifying that the electronic data matches the data on hard-copy forms, as well as looking for discrepancies in data-points
• Gathering and analyzing data, such as extracting data from clinical charts and performing elementary statistics (i.e. chi square tests)
• Maintaining accurate and complete research records
• Preparing written documents (e.g. editing and formatting grant and manuscript drafts, assisting with literature searches etc.)
• Maintaining effective communication with community partners
• Assists with the updating and maintenance of research protocols
• Assists with the preparation, tracking, and submission of ethics applications
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

High school graduation

Two years related experience

Job description

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title

Research Assistant / Technician 2

Department

Panenka Laboratory | Department of Psychiatry | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$4,597.80 - $5,469.59 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

August 21, 2026

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

Job End Date

December 31, 2026

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

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 (RA) will work closely with the Principal Investigator(s) and members of the research team on the execution of multiple research studies related to traumatic brain injuries currently underway in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside community. The Research Assistant’s primary location is at the Research office, 219 Main Street, Vancouver. There may also be occasional travel to additional sites in the community, such as UBC Hospital. A Criminal Record Check will be required for this position.

Organizational Status

The Research Assistant will report directly to the Principal Investigator (PI) and/or the Research Coordinators. They will work in collaboration as a member of an interdisciplinary team with academic researchers at UBC and partner institutions.

Work Performed

Assists with the direct conduct of the research projects, including:

• Acts as first point of contact for the studies
• Participant recruitment
• Conduction of study visits, including obtaining consents, administering questionnaires and cognitive assessments
• Accompany participants to the UBC MRI unit
• Assisting with validation or cleaning of data, such as verifying that the electronic data matches the data on hard-copy forms, as well as looking for discrepancies in data-points
• Gathering and analyzing data, such as extracting data from clinical charts and performing elementary statistics (i.e. chi square tests)
• Maintaining accurate and complete research records
• Preparing written documents (e.g. editing and formatting grant and manuscript drafts, assisting with literature searches etc.)
• Maintaining effective communication with community partners.
• Assists with the updating and maintenance of research protocols
• Assists with the preparation, tracking, and submission of ethics applications
• Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

All duties performed by the Research Assistant should adhere to policies of Good Clinical Practice, standard operating procedures, and UBC policies. Failure to comply with national, provincial, institutional, or ethical standards could result in significant consequences to the subjects, the study, the Principal Investigator, and the institution. Errors in judgment could harm the subjects, delay the progress of the study, result in loss of funding, or otherwise influence the integrity of clinical research. Non-routine decisions or actions should be deferred to the Research Coordinator.

Supervision Received

The Research Assistant will receive supervision from the Principal Investigators and/or the Research Coordinators.

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.

Will ingness 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

No experience in research is required, but it is considered an asset;

Experience in a team environment, including well-developed interpersonal and communication skills;

Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, and be comfortable working in a variety of community environments, including acute care units in hospitals;

Ability to think critically, the willingness to learn and take initiative and they must be strongly self-directed;

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