Research Assistant/technician 2

1 month 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

Weinberg Laboratory | Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$3,777.25 - $4,501.17 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

January 13, 2023

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

Job End Date

Jan 8, 2024

Job Summary

Dr. Joanne Weinberg’s laboratory is looking to hire a Research Assistant/Technician 2 to join the team. The Research Assistant (RA) will work on a variety of research projects that focus on studying the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure on the gut-brain-immune system across the lifespan. The RA will take a leading role in establishing study protocols/procedures for a research collaboration taking place at the University of Calgary and therefore must be located in Calgary. The RA will primarily work from home, with regularly scheduled Zoom meetings with study team members. In person meetings will be scheduled at the Alberta Children’s Hospital on a regular basis initially, and then as needed. This is a 55% FTE position.

Organizational Status

The Research Assistant (RA) will work closely with members of Dr. Joanne Weinberg’s research group, with oversight by Dr. Weinberg and Dr. Tamara Bodnar, Senior Research Associate in the Laboratory.

Work Performed
- Data management including entering questionnaires into Qualtrics and producing data dictionaries.
- Preparing research packages to be sent out to study participants and tracking their return.
- Data organization and management.
- Other research-related activities, as needed.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Errors or incorrect decisions could potentially result in delays in completing the project or seriously compromise the quality of the research.

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

The RA will not be expected to supervise anyone.

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.

Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Biology, Neuroscience or a related discipline (completed or ongoing) is preferred.
- Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, including children and adults with developmental disabilities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn, take initiative, and be strongly self-directed.
- Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong computer skills and experience with a research management system such as REDCap or Qualtrics is an asset.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing).



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