Research Assistant

2 months ago

Vancouver, Canada UBC Full time

Staff - Non Union
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title
Research Assistant /Technician
Department
Liu-Ambrose Laboratory | Department of Physical Therapy | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$26.67 - $31.73 CAD Hourly
Posting End Date
September 10, 2024
**Note**: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Dec 31, 2024
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
To provide support to the Teresa Liu-Ambrose's Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Neuroscience (AMC) Lab. Under the direct supervision of Teresa Liu-Ambrose, will provide ongoing administrative and research support for research activities related to falls prevention in the AMC Lab. The AMC Lab functions under the umbrella of the Department of Physical Therapy, the DM Centre for Brain Health, and the Centre for Hip Health & Mobility.
Organizational Status
Reports directly to the program Director (Teresa Liu-Ambrose)
Working Relationship
The position will work directly and report to the Faculty member who is mounting the studies. This will involve working with developed systems and procedures, following direction from the Director of the AMC research program.
Work Performed
Act as the contact person for the VGH Falls Clinic, part of the AMC Lab, and address all queries made to the VGH Falls Clinic
Complete referrals to the VGH Falls Clinic and schedule patients according to availability of geriatricians.
Will conduct the standard assessments of the VGH Falls Clinic according to protocol
Recruit older adults with diverse chronic conditions and comorbidities, who attend the VGH Falls Clinic, for studies related to falls prevention, fracture prevention, and healthy aging
After discussion and planning with Director, will coordinate randomized controlled trials and cohort studies with efficiency and quality, including development of Standard of Procedures (SOPs). Key responsibilities include:
Ensuring adherence to protocols. This includes the completion of scheduled observations and checklist, documenting any deviations, and reporting them back to the Director.
Monitor all adverse events reported in the different studies, document them, and have them reviewed by each study's data and safety monitoring committees.
Create and manage confidential data research files; will be responsible for accuracy/validity of data entered as well as proper storage of physical files
Prepare (cleaning, quality checks, organization) data ready for statistical analyses and publication
Communicate with health care professionals (e.g., general physicians, physical therapists) to promote referrals to the VGH Falls Clinic, a major source of recruitment for the AMC Lab
Assist and develop relationships with study physicians involved in various studies
Coordinates time lines on deadline driven research projects
Collect all data (clinical and research) according to standard protocol, on time and with accuracy
Assures established lab safety & ensures safety procedures are followed
Performs other related duties as assigned
Develops brochures and materials required for research, including seminars and conferences, and for the overall promotion and visibility of the VGH Falls Clinic
Supervises and trains WorkLearn students working in the VGH Falls Clinic
Supervises part time research staff
Disseminate knowledge regarding falls prevention, with guidance from Dr Liu-Ambrose
Submits hourly payroll on behalf of the AMC Lab
Oversees day to day budget use, invoice payments, as well as assisting in creating budget projections with Dr Liu-Ambrose, as it relates to the operations of the VGH Falls Clinic
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Inappropriate judgement would compromise the quality of research studies and related data acquisition and the reporting of research outcomes.
Inappropriate judgement also could compromise the safety and wellbeing of the participants.
Poor financial decisions would affect the ability of the Unit to manage its resources effectively that would result in research projects being delayed or cancelled altogether.
Inappropriate judgement would compromise research success and affect the credibility of the Principal Investigator.
Supervision Received
Works independently in consultation with the Director of the AMC research program
Supervision Given
Responsible for supervising measurement staff and research assistant
Responsible for contributing to ensuring a safe environment for res

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