Role overview

Staff - Non Union

Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title
Research Assistant

Department
Johnston Laboratory | Centre for Disease Control| Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range
$4,597.80 - $5,469.59 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date
September 1, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date
September 13, 2027

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary
The University of British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, the academic arm of the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), is seeking a Research Assistant to support tuberculosis (TB) research studies. The position will be based in the provincial TB clinic in Vancouver, BC. This position will be 0.8FTE at 30 hours a week. Criminal record checks will be required for this position.

Organizational Status
The Research Assistant will report directly to the Evaluation Lead of Provincial Tuberculosis (TB) Services for scientific matters, and to the Research Manager of the BCCDC Clinical Prevention Services operationally. The Research Assistant will work collaboratively with other research team members, including research coordinators/assistants, graduate students, clinical residents, and post-doctoral fellows.

Work Performed

Assist with the operation of tuberculosis research studies by performing assigned tasks following complex protocols; tasks may include, but are not limited to:
Recruiting and screening participants
Obtaining informed consent
Scheduling study follow-up visits
Conducting data collection (e.g., interviews, surveys, medical chart reviews, etc.)
Arranging or conducting sample collection on participants, if required
Administering honorarium payments to participants
Prepare, maintain, review and organize study documentations to ensure compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements
Communicate with partnering health care professionals to ensure accurate implementation of research protocols and troubleshoot problems in daily operations.
Report to Principal Investigators any issues within the procedure, and provide support to resolve the issues
Participate in study-specific training and meeting as required
Assist with preparing reports on research progress as required
Carry out other related duties as assigned.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Work may involve simple techniques and methods requiring knowledge and/or procedures that

are readily acquired and used generally in repetitive or simple applications, requiring little

judgment; the nature of work is routine and clearly defined; all problems are referred to

supervisor

Supervision Received
Works under direct supervision in accordance with detailed oral or written instructions; routine duties are carried out under general supervision.

Supervision Given
This position does not supervise other employees.

Minimum Qualifications
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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with clinical trials is preferred
Experience working within a fast-paced clinic setting is preferred
Excellent organization skills
Ability to work efficiently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to exercise confidentiality, tact and discretion
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Computing proficiency in MS Office applications
Prior knowledge of tuberculosis is an asset
Proficiency in a second language is an asset