Research Assistant /Technician 2

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Mood Disorders Centre at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health. You will assist with protocol materials, participant recruitment, data entry, and coordination of study activities under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and the MDC director.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; experience with clinical populations and psychiatric assessments;

Qualifications

• High school graduation with additional related training and at least two years of related experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with writing and preparing protocol materials (screening checklists, consent forms, ethics, protocols, patient information sheets).
• Recruit and screen potential research participants and obtain informed consent.
• Transcribe patient data into study forms and maintain records.
• Administer questionnaires and complete study procedures with participants.
• Perform data entry and score instruments completed by patients and clinicians.
• Prepare and ship biological samples for studies.
• Coordinate appointments and assist with patient flow through the clinic.
• Conduct literature reviews and internet searches.
• Train and supervise junior research assistants.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

SPSS

Job description

**Job Summary** To assist with research activities within the UBC Mood Disorders Centre (MDC) at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (CBH) **Organizational Status** The Research Assistant reports to the Principal Investigator and Director of the Mood Disorders Centre (Dr. Raymond Lam). The Research Assistant also interacts with other research assistants on the team and with members of other clinics and departments within the CBH and UBC Hospital (pharmacy and laboratory medicine), as needed. **Work Performed** Assists with writing and preparing protocol material (e.g. screening checklists, consent forms, ethics, protocols, patient information sheets);* Recruits and screens potential research participants;* Obtains informed consent;* Transcribes patient data into study report forms and maintains study patient records in good order;* Administers questionnaires and completes study procedures with participants;* Performs data entry;* Scores instruments (tallying scores, checking scores for accuracy) completed by patients and clinicians;* Prepares and ships biological samples (e.g., blood and urine) for studies (does not take blood);* Coordinates appointments for research participants and assists with patient flow through the clinic;* Completes literature reviews and internet searches;* Trains and oversees the work of research assistants at lower classification levels;* May distribute work assignments and orient research assistants at lower classification levels to new procedures and equipment;* Performs other related duties as required. **Consequence of Error/Judgement** Errors in tracking all aspects of the project, data recording and entry, or breaches in confidentiality have the potential to negatively affect the research projects. **Supervision Received** Supervised by Principal Investigator (Dr. Raymond Lam). Weekly meetings held to cover significant issues; daily supervision and guidance provided by Research Assistants at higher classifications. **Supervision Given** Trains and oversees the work of research assistants at lower classification levels; may distribute work assignments and orient research assistants at lower classification levels to new procedures and equipment. **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*** Experience working in a research setting, including experience in Clinical Trials is preferred;* Experience working with clinical populations, e.g. clinically depressed patients or bipolar patients, in a compassionate and sensitive manner;* Experience and familiarity with psychiatric questionnaires and interviews;* Demonstrated experience with computers and computer software including MS Word for Windows, MS Excel, Power Point and SPSS;* Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, multi-tasking and organizational skills;