Research Assistant Technician

University of British Columbia•Vancouver, BC

8d•CA$4,109 - CA$4,507•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant Technician is responsible for assisting and coordinating multiple on-going research clinical trial activities for various pediatric otolaryngology faculty members. This includes study set-up, patient recruitment, data management, and collaboration with hospital staff and researchers within BC Children's/UBC or external vendors. The incumbent is responsible for the timely management of research projects, including adherence to study timelines and deadlines for grant applications and conference submissions.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Computer literacy and experience required (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, REDCAP).
Knowledge of clinical research methods, REB applications, RED CAP platform, GCP, and regulatory processes.
Understanding of Indigenous Cultural Safety principles within the context of healthcare
Experience with databases including design, creation and maintenance.
Interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work in a team environment and independently.
Ability to contribute to a respectful, cooperative and supportive work environment.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Solid judgment and a proven ability to maintain confidentiality, tact and discretion in interactions and in handling information.
It is preferred if the candidate has a university degree in a relevant discipline.
Basic programming skills in MATLAB, Python or related language is valued.

Responsibilities

Supports clinical research activities for various studies.
Creates and monitors ethics applications for research projects.
Recruits and obtains consent of patients who are eligible to participate in the study.
Designs, creates and maintains research database for clinical trials.
Tracks the status of research trials into database.
Assists with drafting, revising, and submitting research grants.
Assists in research proposal and protocol development and collaborates on grant applications to facilitate project funding and liaise with funding sources.
Assists with the drafting and review of budgets and detailed scopes for studies.
Assists in preparing and editing manuscripts and presentations.
Trains volunteers and medical students on applicable study procedures and supports medical trainees in conducting research.
Ensures adherence to appropriate procedures and practices for patient consent and ethical review in studies by following good clinical practice (GCP); including standard operating procedures (SOP) development, REB applications and meeting Health Canada regulatory and industry sponsor requirements.
Coordinates research patient visits to the clinic, including tracking visit and test times, and sending reminders to patients.
Performs other duties within the scope of this position.