Staff - Non Union
Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 1
Job Title Research Assistant - Murray Lab
Department Murray Laboratory Division of Infectious Diseases | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range $26.83 - $29.42 CAD Hourly
Posting End Date August 19, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date August 31, 2027
This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.
This is a part time position requiring approximately 20 hours of work per week.
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 Research Assistant is a position within the UBC Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting multiple grant funded projects involving people living with a treatable or chronic infectious disease, and associated areas of study, specifically with two projects: HPV Anal Screening Guidelines Provider Survey Database and BC CARMA-CHIWOS Collaboration Study. The team is based at BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre and is supported by the Women's Health Research Institute (WHRI).
The WHRI is devoted to improving the health and health care of women and people who identify as women, through knowledge generation,



serving as a catalyst for research in women's health and supporting an expanding provincial and national network of women's health researchers, policy makers and healthcare providers.
The incumbent will report directly to the Dr. Melanie Murray. In addition, the incumbent will have a workspace in the Shaughnessy Building on the BC Children's and Women's Hospital campus.
Organizational Status Reports directly to the Principle Investigator, Dr. Melanie Murray. Works closely with the Lab Research Manager, and other lab team members. Liaises with other local WHRI researchers, their teams and possibly industry partners.
Work Performed Maintains research related records and databases, entering data according to established protocols
Assists with development and review of data collection forms
Assists with the preparation of ethics applications and renewals
Assists with the preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations, with responsibilities conducted in support of the HPV Anal Screening Guidelines Provider Survey Database.
Supports team efforts with internal and external partners
Creates and distributes study materials
Orders and maintains inventory of study materials (for example, study kit supplies and snacks provided during multi-hour research visits); assists in stocking supplies
Assists with the routine sorting and logging of samples, with responsibilities conducted in support of the BC CARMA-CHIWOS Collaboration Study.




Organizes and participates in in-person and virtual research meetings
Atten ds regular internal meetings of study team members
Performs basic literature reviews for either or both of the projects
Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification
Consequence of Error/Judgement The Research Assistant is required to conduct all research activities in an ethical manner in accordance with the University of BC and the Tri Council Policy 2. All procedures and data recorded as part of the research work must be accurate and must reflect the work performed. Errors could result in damage to the reputation of the Murray Research group, the PI and the University of British Columbia.
Supervision Received Works under direct supervision of the PI, Dr. Melanie Murray, from oral instructions and to established procedures /SOPs.
Supervision Given None
Minimum Qualifications High school graduation and a minimum one year 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 Demonstrated ability to show initiative and self-directed work habits
Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to collaborate with a diversity of people in a calm, respectful, and effective manner
Able to identify and relate to the concerns of others and to execute good judgement when resolving difficulties
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📌 Research Assistant - Murray Lab (British Columbia)
🏢 UBC
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