Research Assistant
4 weeks ago
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Sept 2, 2025This position is located within a health-care facility, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate.
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 Division of Hematology at the University of British Columbia is seeking a Research Assistant for the Hematology Research Program (HRP). The Research Assistant will work with a team of research staff, administrative staff, physicians, nurses and liaise with other healthcare professionals to ensure research studies meet or exceed regulatory and institutional standards. This position requires frequent contact with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other hospital staff. The Research Assistant may be the primary contact with the Research Ethics Board (REB), industry sponsors, government and other not-for-profit granting agencies, and regulatory bodies for research studies. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Organizational Status
The Hematology Research Program (HRP) conducts phase I, II and III clinical trials, registries and other clinical research in patients with a variety of benign and malignant hematologic disorders. The assistant will work under the supervision of the Director and Program Manager of HRP and principal investigators (PI) to fulfill research-related responsibilities in a professional and ethical manner.
This position is located within a healthcare facility. Therefore, this position requires successful verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by the provincial health mandate.
Work Performed
• Assists with research work by performing specific assigned tasks, such as administrating regulatory documents and forms or questionnaires to Research Ethics Board (REB) in a timely manner; maintains the database, and records results, including computer data entry and/or observations and samples under supervision.
• Assists in analyzing and interpreting experiment results or research data, including assembly, compilation and summary of statistical and other data, as requested by the direct supervisor(s) or PI.
• Processes blood samples, including performing venipuncture, centrifuges, prepares shipping by following established technical procedures according to written protocol.
• Organizes study and regulatory documents, SOPs, and CVs. Maintains inventory and distributes supplies.
• Demonstrates work routines or procedures to less experienced staff as designated.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of this position.
• Performs other tasks and provides research support as directed.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
The Research Assistant should understand that:
a) The incumbent warrants that their performance in the conduct of clinical trials and research projects will strictly conform to appropriate regulations: 1) maintaining professional behaviour and respect for study subjects and staff; 2) the UBC Clinical Research Ethics Board 3) B.C. Privacy Act; 4) Health Canada, International Conference on Harmonization, Tri-Council Policy Statement, Good Clinical Practice; and 5) U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
b) Lack of careful attention to regulatory guidelines and approvals can lead to the suspension of further clinical research and/or funding for the investigator/physician as well as the hospital and University.
Supervision Received
Works under the supervision of Program Manager and Research Coordinators 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 distribute work assignments to employees at lower classification levels, including students.
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
A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from a recognized undergraduate degree required in a health-related field (e.g. BSc, BScN, RN, LPN, pharmacy); plus two (2) years of recent related experience in a research, clinical research experience is preferred, other research experience will be considered.
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