Research Asst/Tech 2 - Vancouver, Canada - The University of British Columbia

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

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This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

This offer is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.

This position is located within a health-care facility, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate.

Note: Only the Full Time (1.0FTE) Compensation Range is displayed on the job posting details advertised on the UBC Career sites. This position will be appointed at 0.60FTE.

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 Description Summary
The individual will work directly with Dr. Turvey at the BC Children s Hospital Research Institute, to support research infrastructure, which will include: research personnel admin, research ethics and regulatory admin; and the coordination of knowledge translation/outreach activities.

Organizational Status
The Research Assistant will report directly to the Principal Investigator (Dr. S. Turvey) and has working relationships with other faculty, staff, and students within the lab.

Work Performed

• Provides administrative support that respects confidentiality and ensures that administrative matters are organized and dealt with in a professional manner.
• Aids in the preparation and submission of research related regulatory documents (ethics, permits, etc).
• Contributes input to grant applications; conducts computerized literature searches as needed, reviewing articles and creates annotated bibliographies based on the articles.
• Plans meetings and takes, transcribes and distributes minutes related to research activities.
• Prepares documents, including correspondence, reports, newsletters, posters, presentations, and quarterly reports.
• Maintains a consistently updated and accurate appointment schedule for the Principal Investigator. Coordinates meetings ensuring well-defined and timely agendas, identification of and notification to interested parties, compilation of background information and supporting materials and preparation of packages/summary documents to assist in decision making and meeting facilitation. Makes catering, travel and accommodation arrangements. Attends meetings and in-services as required.
• Maintains and updates the Principal Investigators essential documentation Curriculum Vitae and biosketches with associated attachments in a variety of formats.
• Formats letters, tables and charts.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Ability to work collaboratively and exercise sound judgement in dealing with administrative matters where there are no established policies, procedures or guidelines is essential. Failure to act in a professional, tactful manner would have an adverse effect on campus and community relations.

Errors in the management of research accounts, as well as errors in reporting procedures, could result in a waste of financial resources, non-renewal of research funding or loss of currently held funding. Inadequate documentation, organization, communication, and planning may adversely affect the image and reputation of the Principal Investigator and the project team.

Supervision Received
The research assistant will report primarily to the Principal Investigator and will work closely with other lab members. It is expected that the research assistant be able to work independently and be pro-active in identifying challenges to the progress of the project.

Supervision Given
N/A

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
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline preferred. Experience with project evaluation, database management, online literature searches and web-based applications (including WordPress and social media management) an asset. Ability to effectively use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. High degree of computer literacy with ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, internet and electronic mail applications (on PC and Mac OS) at an intermediate level. Ability to take and transcribe accurate meeting minutes and follow up on action items with ease. Superior organizational and time management skills. Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and multi-tasking skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, for both academic and community audiences. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Attentive to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately. Ability to exercise tact and discretion when handling sensitive and/or confidential matters.