Research Assistant 2
About The Position
The Division of Hematology at the University of British Columbia is seeking a Research Assistant for the Hematology Research Program (HRP). The Research Assistant will work with a team of research staff, administrative staff, physicians, nurses and liaise with other healthcare professionals to ensure research studies meet or exceed regulatory and institutional standards. This position requires frequent contact with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other hospital staff. The Research Assistant may be the primary contact with the Research Ethics Board (REB), industry sponsors, government and other not-for-profit granting agencies, and regulatory bodies for research studies. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The Hematology Research Program (HRP) conducts phase I, II and III clinical trials, registries and other clinical research in patients with a variety of benign and malignant hematologic disorders. The Research Assistant will work under the supervision of the Director, Research Program Manager and Research Operations Manager of HRP, as well as principal investigators (PI) to fulfill research-related responsibilities in a professional and ethical manner. This position is located within a health-care facility. Therefore, this position requires successful verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by the provincial health mandate.
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
- A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from a recognized undergraduate degree required in a health-related field (e.g. BSc, BScN, RN, LPN, pharmacy); plus two (2) years of recent related experience in a research, clinical research experience is preferred, other research experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Assists with research work by performing specific assigned tasks, such as administrates regulatory documents and forms or questionnaires to Research Ethics Board (REB) in a timely manner; maintains database, records results, including computer data entry and/or observations and sample under supervisions.
- Assists in analyzing and interpreting experiment results or research data, including assembly, compilation and summary of statistical and other data, as requested by the director supervisor(s) or PI.
- Processes blood sample, including performs venipuncture, centrifuges, prepares shipping by following established technical procedures according to written protocol.
- Organizes study and regulatory documents, SOPs, and CVs.
- Maintains inventory and distributes supplies.
- Demonstrates work routines or procedures to less experienced staff as designated.
- Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements in this position.
- Performs other tasks and provides research support as directed.
Benefits
- UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
