Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job summary

Assist with research activities at the UBC Mood Disorders Centre, including protocol preparation, participant recruitment, and data collection. Responsibilities also include managing biological samples and overseeing the work of junior research assistants.

Job details

Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2 Job Title Research Assistant /Technician 2 Department Lam Laboratory | Department of Psychiatry | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $4,597.80 - $5,469.59 CAD Monthly Posting End Date September 22, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks Job End Date August 25, 2027 This position will be filled internally. It is posted for informational purposes only. 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 within the UBC Mood Disorders Centre (MDC) at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (CBH) Organizational Status The Research Assistant reports to the Principal Investigator and Director of the Mood Disorders Centre (Dr. Raymond Lam). The Research Assistant also interacts with other research assistants on the team and with members of other clinics and departments within the CBH and UBC Hospital (pharmacy and laboratory medicine), as needed. Work Performed Assists with writing and preparing protocol material (e.g. screening checklists, consent forms, ethics, protocols, patient information sheets); Recruits and screens potential research participants; Obtains informed consent; Transcribes patient data into study report forms and maintains study patient records in good order; Administers questionnaires and completes study procedures with participants; Performs data entry; Scores instruments (tallying scores, checking scores for accuracy) completed by patients and clinicians; Prepares and ships biological samples (e.g., blood and urine) for studies (does not take blood); Coordinates appointments for research participants and assists with patient flow through the clinic; Completes literature reviews and internet searches; Trains and oversees the work of research assistants at lower classification levels; May distribute work assignments and orient research assistants at lower classification levels to new procedures and equipment; Performs other related duties as required. Consequence of Error/Judgement Errors in tracking all aspects of the project, data recording and entry, or breaches in confidentiality have the potential to negatively affect the research projects. Supervision Received Supervised by Principal Investigator (Dr. Raymond Lam). Weekly meetings held to cover significant issues; daily supervision and guidance provided by Research Assistants at higher classifications. Supervision Given Trains and oversees the work of research assistants at lower classification levels; may distribute work assignments and orient research assistants at lower classification levels to new procedures and equipment. 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 working in a research setting, including experience in Clinical Trials is preferred; Experience working with clinical populations, e.g. clinically depressed patients or bipolar patients, in a compassionate and sensitive manner; Experience and familiarity with psychiatric questionnaires and interviews; Demonstrated experience with computers and computer software including MS Word for Windows, MS Excel, Power Point and SPSS; Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, multi-tasking and organizational skills;

What you’ll do

Assist with research activities at the UBC Mood Disorders Centre, including protocol preparation, participant recruitment, and data collection. Responsibilities also include managing biological samples and overseeing the work of junior research assistants.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma with at least two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference is given to candidates with clinical trial experience and proficiency in SPSS and MS Office.

Listed skills

• Multi-Tasking · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Clinical Trial Coordination
• Patient Recruitment
• Informed Consent
• Data Entry
• Biological Sample Preparation
• Literature Review
• Psychiatric Questionnaires
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• Power Point
• SPSS
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Multi-tasking
• Patient Record Management
• Staff Training

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Healthcare
• Education