Allergy Research Assistant/Technician 2

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

6d • CA$27 - CA$32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Allergy research program at BC Children’s Hospital Allergy Clinic is a growing research program with several different studies on the go. Examples of current research projects include various patient registries and chart reviews, biological sample collections, and survey studies. The Food Allergy Research Assistant will provide research support to the Food Allergy research program at BC Children’s Hospital. Tasks include consenting research participants, data entry, and sample collection. These duties are described in more detail below. The Research Assistant will have a workstation in the Clinical Support Building.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with chart review/medical charts and their interpretation an asset.
• High degree of computer literacy including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, and Internet resource use.
• Knowledge of Cerner/Powerchart and REDCap an asset.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Attentive to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion when handling sensitive and/or confidential matters.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing eligibility of participants for various research projects related to food allergy
• Creating Standard operating procedures for each research project and reviewing/editing them on an ongoing basis.
• Reviewing data and entering into REDCap, and liaising with the clinical staff if any data are missing or unclear.
• Answering telephone calls and emails from participants and directing questions to the appropriate person (allergist, nurse, etc.)
• Consenting families to research studies/e-consenting families
• Reviewing allergy clinic schedule and cross-checking participant list to determine when participants are coming to clinic for their visits so that samples may be collected while participant is in clinic
• Collecting biological samples (i.e. saliva, nose swab) and providing families with urine and stool collection kits
• Providing families with study blood test requisitions and escorting them to the clinical lab for blood draws
• Scheduling study appointments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED