Research Assistant / Technician - Hippy Lab

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

Job summary

The Research Assistant/Technician at The University of British Columbia supports data quality control and data management across registries in the Hippy Lab. This role contributes to global paediatric hip research by ensuring data accuracy and consistency across datasets.

You will work under supervision with a focus on establishing and following standard operating procedures, coordinating data requests, and supporting the research program with routine data quality tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

Note

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

Background Check

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

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

Position Type

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

Diversity Statement

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 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.

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 sc