Research Coordinator

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Vancouver is seeking a Research Coordinator to manage pharmacy practice projects. Responsibilities include designing research protocols, coordinating data collection, and analyzing data. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in a relevant field and at least two years of related experience. A commitment to diversity and equity in the workplace is essential. This full-time position offers a competitive monthly salary with an end date set for March 31, 2027.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of related experience in research.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives.
• Commitment to enhancing knowledge related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on design and execution of pharmacy practice projects.
• Assist in creating research protocols and data collection.
• Coordinate analysis of data and writing of findings.

Skills

Experience with qualitative research

Effective oral and written communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline

Graduate degree in health research or pharmacy practice

Job description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category M&P - AAPS

Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level A

Job Title Research Coordinator

Department Pharmacists Clinic Leadership and Lecturers | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Compensation Range $5,365.42 - $7,709.92 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date December 22, 2025

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

Job End Date March 31, 2027

This is a one-year term position starting April 1, 2026 with the possibility of an extension.

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 coordinator will collaborate with members of the Pharmacists Clinic and Practice Innovation Portfolio within the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences by participating in the design, coordination, and execution of projects related to the field of pharmacy practice. The incumbent will provide coordination support for research activities, and will be responsible for assisting with the creation of research protocols, coordinating the collection of data and research sites, data entry, and will coordinate the analysis of data and writing of research findings. Major responsibilities include but are not limited to: identifying, developing, preparing and coordinating research grant and academic proposals, letters of intent, background documentation, research program rationales, ethics submissions, data collection and management, data analysis and preparation of other documents.

Organizational Status

The Practice Innovation portfolio and the Pharmacists Clinic engage in the advancement of pharmacy practice and education in the province of BC. The incumbent will work with a multi-disciplinary team of researchers and associated principal investigators.

Work Performed

• Evaluating, designing, developing, preparing and coordinating inter-and trans-disciplinary grants, research, and academic proposals, letters of intent, background documentation, ethics submissions, program rationales and other reports.
• Liaises with the UBC Office of Research Services and the University Industry Liaison Office to facilitate ethics and grant applications.
• Coordinates the development and submission of grant applications.
• Collaborates with investigators within and outside of CORE in the completion of research projects.
• Interviews and administers questionnaires to study participants.
• Responsible for data entry and validation, including the cleaning of data as required.
• Translates research initiatives and concepts into written documentation.
• Responsible for writing and editing technically substantial sections of research grant proposals.
• Coordinates and participates in the preparation of conference presentations, academic manuscripts, and technical reports as required.
• Participates and contributes to research rounds and related activities.
• Development of data collection methods and tools, including interview guides and surveys.
• Analyzes both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

The position requires excellent judgment to assist in the identification and recommendation of sound analytic techniques for research projects. The incumbent will require minimal supervision and will exercise independent judgment regarding scheduling and timely completion of tasks. The incumbent will be required to maintain good clinical judgment and will need to function within ethical standards. Judgment in this regard includes such things as: taking appropriate measures to ensure the confidentiality of sensitive data is preserved, not using coercion to enroll a potential participant in a study, and making sure that consent is truly informed, and that all necessary ethics approval and certification is in place. The consequences of unethical conduct would reflect on the principal investigator and all those associated. Error would also be associated with the loss of investigator productivity, as well as the potential loss of renewal grant funding.

Supervision Received

This position will report directly to the Associate Dean of Practice Innovation.

Supervision Given

The research coordinator may be involved in the supervision of students and technicians.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of 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

• Graduate degree in a relevant discipline related to health research and pharmacy practice research.
• Minimum two years of related experience in qualitative research.
• Experience with publications and grant writing preferred; computer experience required. Detail oriented, effective oral and written communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to work both independently and within a team environment.