Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2 Job Title Food Allergy Research Assistant/Technician 2 Department Chan Laboratory | Department of Paediatrics | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $4,333.86 - $5,155.61 CAD Monthly Posting End Date December 9, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date December 31, 2026 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 Food Allergy research program at BC Children’s Hospital Allergy Clinic is a growing research program with several different studies on the go. Examples of current research projects include various patient registries and chart reviews, biological sample collections, and survey studies. The Food Allergy Research Assistant will provide research support to the Food Allergy research program at BC Children’s Hospital. Tasks include consenting research participants, data entry, and sample collection. These duties are described in more detail below. The Research Assistant will have a workstation in the Clinical Support Building. Organizational Status The Research Assistant will interact with and report directly to Dr. Lianne Soller, Allergy Research Manager. He or she will work closely with other members of the team, including students, research assistants, administrators, allergists, and nursing staff. Work Performed Duties include: Reviewing eligibility of participants for various research projects related to food allergy Creating Standard operating procedures for each research project and reviewing/editing them on an ongoing basis. Reviewing data and entering into REDCap, and liaising with the clinical staff if any data are missing or unclear. Answering telephone calls and emails from participants and directing questions to the appropriate person (allergist, nurse, etc.) Consenting families to research studies/e-consenting families Reviewing allergy clinic schedule and cross-checking participant list to determine when participants are coming to clinic for their visits so that samples may be collected while participant is in clinic Collecting biological samples (i.e. saliva, nose swab) and providing families with urine and stool collection kits Providing families with study blood test requisitions and escorting them to the clinical lab for blood draws Scheduling study appointments Consequence of Error/Judgement Required to conduct activities in an ethical manner, working with supervision from Dr. Lianne Soller. Data must be reliably and accurately recorded. Strict confidentiality of all participants must be adhered to. All activities involving participants are accountable to Dr. Lianne Soller. The work involves tasks which will be assigned by Dr. Lianne Soller. Some tasks may require some additional skills (e.g. telephone calls with participants require good communication skills); the nature of work will change based on the needs of the division but will always be clearly articulated by Dr. Lianne Soller. All problems are referred to Dr. Lianne Soller. Supervision Received This person will report to Dr. Lianne Soller. Supervision and direction are accessible at all times and to the extent that the individual needs it. Supervision Given This is not a supervisory role. 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 chart review/medical charts and their interpretation an asset. High degree of computer literacy including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, and Internet resource use. Knowledge of Cerner/Powerchart and REDCap an asset. Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail. Good organizational skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and in 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. Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. 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.
