Research Assistant/Tech 2 - Participant Recruiter (VEC)-1

University of British Columbia•Vancouver, BC

3d•CA$27 - CA$33•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Research Assistant/Tech 2 focusing on Participant Recruitment at the Vaccine Evaluation Centre (VEC) within the Department of Paediatrics at the Faculty of Medicine. The role involves conducting clinical research fieldwork, primarily focused on participant recruitment for various studies. The University of British Columbia (UBC) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, believing that it is key to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. UBC is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top public universities, and is recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada.

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.
Additional training of a technical nature in health care or sciences (BSc. is preferred).
Two years experience in clinical trials with preference for the vaccine field and understanding of vaccines.
Ability to effectively use word processing software and database software.
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate with adults and children in a courteous, calm manner.

Nice To Haves

BSc. is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform recruitment for simple studies and for more complex, detailed studies.
Understand vaccines and their functions and be able to provide potential study participants with all necessary information.
Review potential participant charts and determine eligibility to participate based on set guidelines in the study protocol.
Obtain detailed medical histories.
Complete informed consent with study participants.
Contact participants to ask questions, which are set in advance according to the study protocol (e.g. post-immunization reaction data).
Alter variables on a computer tracking program.
Develop standardized procedures for activities that research assistants perform within the unit.
Work in an office shared with other VEC staff.
Perform other duties as required.
May work on multiple projects at a time.
May need to be occasionally available to complete tasks in the evenings.
Provides technical guidance to other project team members.
Supervises research assistant/technician 1s within the unit.