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 - Gastroenterology Department Jacobson Laboratory | Department of Paediatrics | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $26.67 - $31.73 CAD Hourly Posting End Date June 16, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Jul 31, 2025 This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University. This offer is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Record Check. 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 This research and facilitation position will provide general, administrative, financial, and research-oriented support to the clinical trials and other investigator initiated research studies performed in the Division of Gastroenterology at British Columbia Children s Hospital, focusing on Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Organizational Status The successful candidate will report directly to Dr. Kevan Jacobson and Dr. Sally Lawrence, the heads of the research group, and will work in a strongly collaborative and collegial fashion with cross-functional project team members to meet program goals and objectives. The successful candidate will work in the Division of Gastroenterology, BC Children’s Hospital, with both remote and on-site work. Work Performed Assisting in the preparation, submission and tracking of ethics applications and other applications. Collaborating with pharmaceutical sponsors and healthcare staff and interacting with patients and families to conduct phase III clinical trials Assisting with preparation of research grant applications. Assisting with research protocol implementation: data collection, data entry, documentation of process, integration, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring. Conducting computerized literature searches as needed. Assisting in preparation of presentations and posters. Creating budgets, tracking expenses, and submitting invoices Preparing documents, including correspondence, grants, manuscripts, reports, newsletters. Taking, transcribing and distributing minutes related to research activities (i.e. research-related committees; teleconferences). Formatting letters, tables and charts. Onboarding, supervising, and monitoring co-op students and volunteers in the research group Performing light processing and shipping of biospecimens Performing other related duties as required. It is expected that the candidate will require additional training for some aspects of the work (such as ethics preparation) and appropriate training will be provided as needed Consequence of Error/Judgement The successful candidate should carefully report all experimental results for analysis by the principal investigator. All works are subject for review by Dr. Kevan Jacobson. Incorrect analysis would negatively affect the study and the reputation of the research group. Supervision Received This position will report directly to Dr. Kevan Jacobson, the head of the division, and will work in a strongly collaborative and collegial fashion with cross-functional project team members to meet program goals and objectives. Supervision Given The individual will oversee the work of two or more individuals at a lower classification. The individual will provide technical help and training to summer students, graduate students, or co-op students. 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 Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline preferred. One year of recent related experience in a research environment or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Ability to effectively use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. High degree of computer literacy with ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, internet and electronic mail applications at an intermediate level. Experience with database management, REDCap, RISe, online literature searches and web-based applications (including WordPress) an asset. Ability to take and transcribe accurate meeting minutes and follow up on action items with ease. Superior organizational skills. Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and multi-tasking skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Attentive to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately. Ability to exercise tact and discretion when handling sensitive and/or confidential matters. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
