Research Assistant/ Technician 2 - Vancouver, Canada - University of British Columbia
Description
Staff - Non UnionJob Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title
Research Assistant/ Technician 2
Department
Keramatian Laboratory | Department of Psychiatry | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$3, $4,501.17 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
June 14, 2023
Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.
Job End Date
Jun 30, 2024
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 SummaryThis position assist with research activities within the Mood Disorders Centre, Department of Psychiatry, UBC Hospital.
The Department of Psychiatry is one of the larger departments in the Faculty of Medicine (FoM) with over 1000 department members including full time and clinical faculty, academic visitors, fellows, student employees and staff in varying job families and classifications, in addition to volunteers and others working in clinical and research environments.
The Department's medical education programs are some of the most widely distributed within the Faculty of Medicine with faculty appointees and trainees located within all six (6) Health Authorities.
Funding within the Department, supporting positions and activities, is a mix of operating funds, clinical alternative payment program funds, significant research grant and donation funding, endowments, education program funding as well as external partnership funding.
This position works in the Mood Disorders Clinic (an outpatient hospital facility); also works in a laboratory on-siteOrganizational Status
The Research Assistant reports to Dr. Kamyar Keramatian, the Principal Investigator (PI) within the Mood Disorders Centre.
The Research Assistant interacts with other research staff in the team, and with members of other departments within UBC Hospital (pharmacy, laboratory medicine, MRI, etc.), as necessary.
Work Performed Transcribes patient data into study report forms, performs data entry Completes literature reviews and internet searches, and retrieving articles from the library.- Maintains study records in good order, including but not limited to filing, photocopying- Assists in preparing power point presentations as needed- Performs other related duties as required.
The position works within well defined guidelines and procedures, but exercises judgment in establishing priorities and carrying tasks through to completion.
Supervision Received
Supervised by the Principal Investigator. Weekly meetings held to cover significant issues. Daily supervision and guidance given by senior research staff.
Supervision Given
None.
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.
Preferred Qualifications- High School graduation. Bachelors' degree is preferred.- Minimum of 2 years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in running Clinical Trials.- Experience working with clinical populations (e.g., people with clinical depression or bipolar disorder) in a compassionate and sensitive manner.- Demonstrated experience with computers and computer software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SPSS; and with online databases (PubMed, etc.).- Effective skills in oral and written communication, interpersonal communication, multi-tasking and organization.- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
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