Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title

Research Asst/Tech 2 (Lavoie Lab)

Department

Lavoie Laboratory | Department of Paediatrics | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$4,597.80 - $5,469.59 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

September 9, 2026

Job End Date

October 26, 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 position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks

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Job Summary
The Research Assistant/Tech w (RA) will conduct research under the supervision of Dr. P. Lavoie. The position requires ability to perform a wide variety of clinical and basic research tasks with a high degree of competence, precision and independence as well as exceptional organizational skills, motivation, enthusiasm, and initiative are required for this position.





The primary responsibilities of the RA are to oversee day-to-day operations of a recent prospective longitudinal cohort study examining how early-life exposure to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) shapes infant immune responses and long-term respiratory health. The coordinator will ensure the smooth conduct of participant recruitment, consent, data and biospecimen collection, working closely with clinical, research, and laboratory teams. The RA will also support graduate students and other lab staff performing immunology experiments, including viral neutralization assays, other immunology experiences (e.g. flow cytometry, cell culture).

The RA will prepare reports to communicate study progress to the rest of the team.Moreover, the RA will work with the RSV Program Manager to complete reports, enter clinical data related to this PHSA infant immunization provincial program, as needed.

Additionally, the RA will assist senior team members to troubleshoot problems as they arise and to coordinate, monitor and ensure the implementation of laboratory safety rules. The RA may also offer ongoing training and oversight for of up to two junior members regarding techniques outlined in the study protocol (conducting blood collections at school-based clinics).

The RA is expected to attend professional development opportunities as they appear at BCCHRI, BCWRI and UBC. The RA meets with the PI and the study team weekly.

Organizational Status
Reports to PI, Dr. Lavoie and Project Manager (Allison Watts). Also, may work in close collaboration with Co-Investigators, other

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📌 Research Asst/Tech 2 (Lavoie Lab) (Vancouver)
🏢 University of British Columbia
📍 Vancouver