Research Assistant / Technician 2

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

Benefits offered by this job

Noon break snacks

Job summary

The University of British Columbia is recruiting a Research Assistant / Technician 2 to support multiple studies on traumatic brain injuries in Vancouver. You will work closely with the PI and the research team to recruit participants, conduct visits, collect data, and help with literature searches.

The primary workplace is the Research office at 219 Main Street, with occasional travel to additional sites such as UBC Hospital; a Criminal Record Check is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own
• Demonstrates a commitment 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, verifying data matches forms and identifying discrepancies
• Gathering and analyzing data, including extracting data from charts and performing elementary statistics
• Maintaining accurate and complete research records
• Preparing written documents (editing/grant manuscripts, literature searches)
• Maintaining communication with community partners
• Assists with updating research protocols and submitting ethics applications
• Performs other related duties as required

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Diversity and inclusion awareness

Self-directed / initiative

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Staff - Non Union 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.

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

• 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.
• 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

• 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.

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].