Research Assistant

Staff – Non Union

Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile
Non Union Salaried – Research Assistant /Technician 1

Job Title
Research Assistant

Department
Saw Laboratory Division of Cardiology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range
$3,989.78 – $4,375.79 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date
March 25, 2024

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

Job End Date

Mar 31, 2025

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 Cardiology Research Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the Cardiology Research group at Vancouver General Hospital.  The incumbent will be responsible for the coordination of specific research study and in addition will assist with the overall facilitation of group research objectives.  This is a 0.8FTE.
Organizational Status

Research Steering Committee – includes Director of Research

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Principal Investigators

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Sub Investigators

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Research Manager

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Research Coordinators

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Research Assistants (clerical assistants, lab assistants, students, etc.)

           

The Cardiology Research Assistant works with Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia, granting agencies, clinical research ethics board, sponsors, and industry representatives as part of the conduct of studies.

Work Performed

• Assists in research functions including checking and verifying patient history and medication use; obtaining records from patients’ family physician, hospital or laboratory as required.

• Assists in providing education on study background, purpose, procedures and potential benefits and risks.

• Administers various study related questionnaires to subjects according to study protocol.

• Entering research data into Case Report Forms.

• Ensures appropriate notification to family physicians and/or specialists of patient’s participation and of any change in patient’s condition or abnormal test results and action taken by PI.

• Informs investigator and sponsor of any Serious Adverse Events to patients during the trial.

• Assists in the scheduling of patient study visits with research staff and cardiologist (when applicable), and books appropriate diagnostic tests.

• Assembles Genetic kits.

• Participates in developing and evaluating strategies to meet the clinical trial goals and objectives.

• Coordinates and participates in meetings to inform the investigator and study staff of the clinical progress of the study subjects.

• Assists in study close out and ensures proper storage according to regulatory requirements.

• Assists in the calibration of study equipment and schedules servicing/recalibration if required.

• Assists in stocking supplies and updating inventory.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Lack of careful attention to regulatory guidelines and approvals could suspend Investigator/physician and hospital/university as a site for further clinical research and/or funding. The performance of clinical trials and research projects must strictly conform to appropriate regulations:

1) Personal: maintaining professional behavior and respect for patients and staff

2) Local: the UBC Clinical Research Ethics Board

3) Provincial: BC Privacy Act

4) Federal: Health Canada, International Conference on Harmonization, Tri-Council Policy Statement, Good Clinical Practice

5) International: US Food & Drug Administration

Supervision Received
The Research Assistant collaborates with Research staff, reporting to the Research Manager, Investigators, and Director. The Research Lab Assistant will be responsible on a daily basis for independent and/or team job performance with reporting at research meetings and/or discussions with Manager, Investigator, and Director on an ad hoc basis.
Supervision Given
None
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation and a minimum one year 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

Appropriate knowledge of research ethics is an asset. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, data entry, and database management. Good Clinical Practice and Dangerous Goods training is an asset. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities and to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to be thorough, organized, accurate, and have a high level of attention to detail.