Research Assistant / Technician 2

University of British Columbia•Vancouver, BC

2d•CA$4,598 - CA$5,470•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Assistant (RA) will work closely with the Principal Investigator(s) and members of the research team on the execution of multiple research studies related to traumatic brain injuries currently underway in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside community. The Research Assistant’s primary location is at the Research office, 219 Main Street, Vancouver. There may also be occasional travel to additional sites in the community, such as UBC Hospital. A Criminal Record Check will be required for this position.

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

No experience in research is required, but it is considered an asset
Experience in a team environment, including well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, and be comfortable working in a variety of community environments, including acute care units in hospitals
Ability to think critically, the willingness to learn and take initiative and they must be strongly self-directed
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

Acts as first point of contact for the studies
Participant recruitment
Conduction of study visits, including obtaining consents, administering questionnaires and cognitive assessments
Accompany participants to the UBC MRI unit
Assisting with validation or cleaning of data, such as verifying that the electronic data matches the data on hard-copy forms, as well as looking for discrepancies in data-points
Gathering and analyzing data, such as extracting data from clinical charts and performing elementary statistics (i.e. chi square tests)
Maintaining accurate and complete research records
Preparing written documents (e.g. editing and formatting grant and manuscript drafts, assisting with literature searches etc.)
Maintaining effective communication with community partners.
Assists with the updating and maintenance of research protocols
Assists with the preparation, tracking, and submission of ethics applications
Performs other related duties as required.