Research Assistant / Technician 1

Job title: Research Assistant / Technician 1

Job description: Staff – Non Union

Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile Non Union Salaried – Research Assistant /Technician 1

Job Title Research Assistant / Technician 1

Department Administrative Support | School of Nursing | Faculty of Applied Science

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

Posting End Date February 2, 2024

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

Job End Date Feb 4, 2025

This position is located within a health-care facility, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate.

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

In this position, the RA will be supporting the day-to-day laboratory functions of the Ramsay Lab, focusing on, clinical and health services research of children with a neurological condition, housed within the School of Nursing at the UBC Koerner Pavilion site 2211 Wesbrook Mall.

Organizational Status
This position reports directly to the Principal Investigator of the study, and will collaborate with other co-investigators, co-researchers, and collaborators.

Work Performed

Typical Duties:

• Carries out simple tests and measurements;
• Assists with routine tasks in data collection, sampling, identification and preparation;
• Maintains research related records and databases, entering data according to established protocols.
• Performs basic literature research, such as, searching for articles on-line or the library.
• Provides general assistance with scheduling clinical research participants.
• Cleans and performs basic maintenance of equipment and apparatus.
• Performs simple preparation of materials according to test specifications.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

The RA will help in collecting and ensuring accurate measurement of vital signs for clinical research; any errors may impact results of clinical measurements; all problems are referred to supervisor.

Supervision Received

This position reports to the principal investigator.

Supervision Given
N/A

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

• B.A. or B.Sc or in neuroscience (preferred)

• Aware and capable of adhering to science laboratory safety requirements

• No prior working necessary, but experience in clinical setting a definite asset.

• Minimum of 1-year related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent time-management, and attention to detail are musts.

• Flexibility, eagerness to learn, ability to take direction, and to work as part of a team.

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