Research Assistant Technician

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3

Job Title

Research Assistant Technician

Department

MS Clinical Trials Support Division of Neurology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$4,567.04 - $5,385.67 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

December 18, 2024

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

Job End Date

Dec 9, 2025

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Job Summary
The Research Assistant/Technician III works in collaboration with the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) & Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) Clinical Trials Research Team (Research Nurses, Coordinators, Research Assistants/Technicians, Undergrad and Coop students) to conduct industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials focused on supporting Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research, with responsibilities directly related to assisting the study team with planning, organizing and running research studies. The incumbent will supervise and train lower level Research Assistants, provide tech support and perform complex assessments, such as performing OCT and EGG.

Organizational Status
The Research Assist/Technician III reports to and is responsible to the Clinical Research Manager. The incumbent will be working in the MS Clinic and associated laboratory at UBC’s Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (CBH). This work is completed within an office with a computer and required supplies.

Work Performed
- Observe, identify and conducts the following study assessments: Timed and measured walks for 25-foot walk and EDSS mobility assessments, Nine-hole peg testing (9HPT), Symbol Digit Modality testing (SDMT) and other cognitive testing (training provided as required per protocol).
- Responsible for conducting electrocardiograms (ECG and/or Holter hook-up) as needed per study protocol (training provided as required)
- Facilitates Optical Coherence Tomography per testing schedules, reports & provides training to new staff (training provided as required)
- Responsible to collect blood and process biological samples (for example, blood, urine, fecal, saliva and spinal fluid) in the CBH per study specific lab manuals and protocols. Must be venipuncture certified and obtain/maintain UBC Biosafety training.
- Packages biological samples for international shipping to central labs and records tracking. Must obtain and maintain certification in Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
- Responsible for Lab kit preparation and lab report follow up.
- Coordinates with clinics and laboratories to ensure timely collection of test results.
- Works with study Coordinators in development of study source documents and is responsible for performing techniques outlined in study protocols and lab manuals
- Reports any study design related issues to the Study Coordinator (including but not limited to data collection and reporting errors)
- Provides technology and electronic device (tablets, phones, software) support related to study related technology issues to the Study Participants and Research team
- Prepares for clinic visits, source documents and requisitions required for data collection.
- Liaises with all research teams within the MS & NMO Program.
- Ensures participant visits are scheduled according to study protocol and missed visits or assessments are reported to the Coordinator/Research Nurse and recorded in the source documentation.
- Supervises and trains lower-level Research Assistants overseeing that the study assessments are visits are completed according to protocol, assign various administrative tasks as well as provide continual training and support with new studies and technology.
- Administers study questionnaires and other study measurements (Quality of Life scales etc.).
- Performs all research related duties based on delegation to the trial-specific protocols
- Liaises with local specialized labs and clinics (e.g. Medical Day Care, MRI, Cardiology, MS Clinic)
- Ensures annual equipment maintenance and calibration is completed and the records are up to date and filed in site records.
- Ensures cleaning records are up to date for the lab and drug room, including both site and hospital cleaning records.
- Prepares requisitions for UBC Workday submission (e.g. Travel re-imbursement, payment requisitions)
- Carries out other related research duties as required to assist the research team (Manager, Coordinators, Nurses, Research Assistants and Investigators).
- Maintains lab documentation for local/ central/ satellite labs (current certifications, lab normals)
- Receive