Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title

Research Assistant

Department

Johnston Laboratory | Centre for Disease Control| Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$4,597.80 - $5,469.59 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

September 1, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

September 13, 2027

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
The University of British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, the academic arm of the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), is seeking a Research Assistant to support tuberculosis (TB) research studies. The position will be based in the provincial TB clinic in Vancouver, BC. This position will be 0.8FTE at 30 hours a week. Criminal record checks will be required for this position.

Organizational Status
The Research Assistant will report directly to the Evaluation Lead of Provincial Tuberculosis (TB) Services for scientific matters, and to the Research Manager of the BCCDC Clinical Prevention Services operationally. The Research Assistant will work collaboratively with other research team members, including research coordinators/assistants, graduate students, clinical residents, and post-doctoral fellows.

Work Performed

- Assist with the operation of tuberculosis research studies by performing assigned tasks following complex protocols; tasks may include, but are not limited to:
- Recruiting and screening participants
- Obtaining informed consent
- Scheduling study follow-up visits
- Conducting data collection (e.g., interviews, surveys,



medical chart reviews, etc.)
- Arranging or conducting sample collection on participants, if required
- Administering honorarium payments to participants

- Prepare, maintain, review and organize study documentations to ensure compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements
- Communicate with partnering health care professionals to ensure accurate implementation of research protocols and troubleshoot problems in daily operations.
- Report to Principal Investigators any issues within the procedure, and provide support to resolve the issues
- Participate in study-specific training and meeting as required
- Assist with preparing reports on research progress as required
- Carry out other related duties as assigned.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Work may involve simple techniques and methods requiring knowledge and/or procedures that

are readily acquired and used generally in repetitive or simple applications, requiring little

judgment; the nature of work is routine and clearly defined; all problems are referred to

supervisor

Supervision Received
Works under direct supervision in accordance with detailed oral or written instructions; routine duties are carried out under general supervision.

Supervision Given
This position does not supervise other employees.

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 clinical trials is preferred
- Experience working within a fast-paced clinic setting is preferred
- Excellent organization skills
- Ability to work efficiently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to exercise confidentiality, tact and discretion
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Computing proficiency in MS Office applications
- Prior knowledge of tuberculosis is an asset
- Proficiency in a second language is an asset

About Us

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. Current 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 [email protected].

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