Research Assistant/ Technician 2

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

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

Keramatian Laboratory | Department of Psychiatry | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$3,777.25 - $4,501.17 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

June 14, 2023

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

Job End Date

Jun 30, 2024

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

This offer is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.

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

This position assist with research activities within the Mood Disorders Centre, Department of Psychiatry, UBC Hospital.

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the larger departments in the Faculty of Medicine (FoM) with over 1000 department members including full time and clinical faculty, academic visitors, fellows, student employees and staff in varying job families and classifications, in addition to volunteers and others working in clinical and research environments. The Department’s medical education programs are some of the most widely distributed within the Faculty of Medicine with faculty appointees and trainees located within all six (6) Health Authorities. Funding within the Department, supporting positions and activities, is a mix of operating funds, clinical alternative payment program funds, significant research grant and donation funding, endowments, education program funding as well as external partnership funding.

This position works in the Mood Disorders Clinic (an outpatient hospital facility); also works in a laboratory on-site

Organizational Status

The Research Assistant reports to Dr. Kamyar Keramatian, the Principal Investigator (PI) within the Mood Disorders Centre. The Research Assistant interacts with other research staff in the team, and with members of other departments within UBC Hospital (pharmacy, laboratory medicine, MRI, etc.), as necessary.

Work Performed-
- Transcribes patient data into study report forms, performs data entry-
- Completes literature reviews and internet searches, and retrieving articles from the library.- Maintains study records in good order, including but not limited to filing, photocopying- Assists in preparing power point presentations as needed- Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

The position 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. The person needs to be organized, detail oriented and reliable. Any errors in tracking, data recording and entry, or breaches in confidentiality could harm the projects.

Supervision Received

Supervised by the Principal Investigator. Weekly meetings held to cover significant issues. Daily supervision and guidance given by senior research staff.

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- High School graduation. Bachelors’ degree is preferred.- Minimum of 2 years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in running Clinical Trials.- Experience working with clinical populations (e.g., people with clinical depression or bipolar disorder) in a compassionate and sensitive manner.- Demonstrated experience with computers and computer software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SPSS; and with online databases (PubMed, etc.).- Effective skills in oral and written communication, interpersonal communication, multi-tasking and organization.- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.



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