Research Assistant / Technician - Hippy Lab

UBC; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

UBC's Department of Orthopaedics is seeking a Research Assistant/Technician for the Hippy Lab. The role supports data quality control and data management across research registries for paediatric hip research. You will work with established protocols to ensure accurate data handling and reporting.

The position is term-based with extension potential, and involves coordinating data tasks, scripting for data cleaning, and supporting SOP updates. Background checks apply.

Qualifications

• High school graduation with related training and two years of related experience.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Willing to adapt and follow established research ethics protocols.

Responsibilities

• Checks and verifies registry data according to established protocols.
• Coordinates with centres to schedule reviews and reports; tracks requests.
• Runs software scripts to clean and standardize data; performs longitudinal QC.
• Identifies discrepancies and resolves routine data quality issues.
• Assists with drafting SOPs and workflow documentation for data management.
• Initiates new staff into routines and procedures; supports registry data work.

Skills

Data quality control

Data management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school graduation and related training

Post-secondary education in life sciences or health-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

REDCap

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Research Assistant / Technician – Hippy Lab

Job Category: Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile: Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Family Group: Staff - Non Union

Department: Department of Orthopaedics | Faculty of Medicine | Provost and VP Academic

Compensation Range: $4,597.80 - $5,469.59 CAD Monthly

Job End Date: October 31, 2027

Posting End Date: November 9, 2026 (Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.)

This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks.

This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks.

This is a term position with the possibility of extension subject to project needs and funding availability.

Job Summary

The Research Assistant/Technician supports data quality control and data management activities across research registries within the Hippy Lab. These registries enable global research in all areas of paediatric hip related conditions. The incumbent performs a variety of moderately complex technical tasks related to data management and quality control. Work is carried out using established protocols.

Organizational Status

The UBC Department of Orthopaedics has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, research and patient care. Our mission is to create knowledge, advance learning, and improve musculoskeletal health for the community at the provincial, national, and international levels. The Department consists of seven clinical divisions and a division of orthopaedic research, and is comprised of 200+ academic and clinical faculty who choose to contribute large blocks of their time to advance knowledge in the areas of clinical orthopaedics, musculoskeletal science as well as applied biomedical engineering and related basic science areas. This focus allows the Department to be at the forefront of exciting new developments in the areas of minimally invasive joint replacement, improved bone healing, advanced techniques in spinal surgery, innovative arthroscopic techniques, and improved biomaterials and implants. This position reports to the Research Director in the Hippy Lab in the Department of Orthopaedics, and works closely with the rest of the team.

Work Performed

• Checks and verifies registry data, including reporting of data according to established protocols.
• Coordinates with centres to schedule reviews and reports; tracks requests, monitors turnaround, and follows up on outstanding or delayed items.
• Executes established software scripts to clean and standardize data, and performs longitudinal quality checking of files against defined acceptance criteria.
• Identifies discrepancies, missing records and data quality issues; resolves routine issues within established procedures and refers new or unusual problems to the supervisor.
• Assists with drafting and updating standard operating procedures and workflow documentation for established data and image management processes, under the direction of the supervisor.
• Initiates new students and employees at lower classification levels into routines, and procedures.
• Performs comparable data quality, management and coordination duties in support of all registry data within the research program as required.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

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 supervisor. Errors in data quality and management, file naming, or tracking would compromise the integrity of the registries, resulting in loss of research time, funding, and the ability to generate high quality evidence. Failure to follow approved research ethics protocols and privacy requirements when accessing clinical records could result in a privacy breach, loss of research ethics approval, and reputational harm to the research program and its partner institutions.

Supervision Received

Works under general supervision in carrying out familiar phases of duties and responsibilities. Receives instructions during orientation and on subsequent new assignments or changes in procedures.

Supervision Given

May initiate new employees and students into routines, procedures and the operation of equipment. Does not have formal supervisory responsibility.

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

• Post-secondary education in a life sciences, biomedical or health-related discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (Excel) and REDCap; experience with Power BI an asset.
• Ability to execute existing software scripts and to perform systematic quality checking of large image and data file sets.
• Experience working with research or clinical databases, and ability to accurately abstract information from clinical documentation.
• Understanding of research ethics and privacy obligations applicable to identifiable and coded health information.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills; ability to maintain accuracy while managing high volumes of files and records.
• Ability to work with minimal day-to-day direction within established procedures, to set priorities among competing tasks, and to communicate effectively with core facility staff and research team members.

Equity and diversity

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. However Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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