Staff - Non Union
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile
Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title
Research Assistant / Technician 2
Department
Coelho Laboratory | Department of Psychiatry | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$26.67 - $31.73 CAD Hourly
Posting End Date
April 28, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Mar 31, 2026
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
To assist with research activities associated with the BC Eating Disorders Research Team. This role supports the Principal Investigator and research team within the Specialized Eating Disorders Program for Children and Adolescents at BC Children's Hospital. The Research Assistant will primarily support activities for research projects focused on understanding the treatment outcomes and treatment-related changes of youth with eating disorders.
Organizational Status
The Research Assistant will report to the PI, Dr. Jennifer Coelho. This position will also work and interact with staff, clinicians, researchers, individuals with lived experience and youth and families in the community who are engaging in research with the team.
Work Performed
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Supporting recruitment activities for participants (e.g., youth with eating disorders, caregivers of youth with eating disorders, healthy comparison participants)
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scheduling research appointments with participants
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Assisting with conducting clinical interviews, administering questionnaires, and medical chart data entry
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Regularly updating and maintaining study databases
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Assisting in the preparation of study-related reports and analyzing research data, including compilation and summary of statistical and other data
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Attend weekly team meetings and support documentation of research-related processes
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Performs other duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
The program relies on maintaining strong working relationships with clinicians, youth and their families. Therefore professionalism and confidentiality are of the utmost importance. Errors in data recording and entry will negatively impact the study and program overall.
Supervision Received
Works under general supervision in carrying out daily research activities, and will receive instruction during orientation and on new assignments or changes in procedures. Supervision will be provided by the PI and senior research team members.
Supervision Given
Provides training and task-related guidance to students and supports new members with learning about research procedures.
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.
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Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own
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Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
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Ability to be thorough, accurate, and have a high level of attention to detail.
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Ability to accurately maintain appointment calendars.
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Ability to create and accurately maintain record and filing systems.
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Ability to gather, record, and organize information.
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Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.
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Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
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Ability to deal with people in a courteous, calm manner.
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Ability to approach interactions with an awareness of sensitive issues.
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Ability to exercise confidentiality, tact and discretion.
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Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
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Ability to exercise sound judgment.
