Research Assistant

Job Title Research Assistant

Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile Non Union Salaried

• Research Assistant /Technician 1

Job Family Group Staff

• Non Union

Department MS MRI and MS NMO Research Division of Neurology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range $4,359.73 - $4,781.54 CAD Monthly

Job End Date October 31, 2027

Posting End Date October 23, 2026

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

Please note this job posting is for 2 positions. Both positions are a 1 (one) year fixed term position. However, there is a possibility of renewal.

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 will work closely with faculty and staff and will mainly be responsible for aiding and supporting routine clinical and cognitive assessments and data entry for MS MRI research studies within the MS MRI Research Group.

Organizational Status

Research Assistant works within UBC MS MRI Research Group under the direct supervision of MS MRI Manager and co-supervised by the Translational Research Manager. Additional oversight may be given by Director(s). Collaborates with researchers, coordinators, radiologists, programmers, technicians, and other staff to ensure that study-related tasks are completed.

Work Performed

Assist in collecting participant clinical and cognitive assessments ensuring that their confidentiality and privacy is maintained

Assist in clinical research study activities in accordance with protocols, Good Clinical Practice, institutional policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

Assist in quality control of MRI data for research studies

Assist in data entry of collected data into databases

Assist in scoring cognitive tests and maintaining clinical databases

Liaise with researchers and staff scientists as required

Completing documentation and records of data reviewed and approved

Attend research meetings to keep abreast of the projects in which other lab members are involved, as well as update others on the status of the incumbent’s own work

Assist with other MS MRI and cell therapies projects as necessary

Other duties as required

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Errors in judgement could seriously jeopardize the data acquisition associated with the research projects, which could lead to data being unusable and major setback of research and operational activities

Supervision Received

The Research Assistant will report directly to the MS MRI Manager and co-supervised by the Translational Research Manager. The position will also take direction from the Director(s), PI, and their designate under broad directives. Training will be provided by Manager and team members including exact procedures to be followed for quality control assessments.

Supervision Given

None but may explain work sequences to others.

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

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Basic computer literacy is required.

Converses with, writes reports for, and creates/delivers presentations to all levels of colleagues and peer groups in ways that support problem solving and planning.

Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail and to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

Provides regular feedback and suggest alternative approaches necessary to ensure that project objectives and standards are achieved.

Ability to work effectively independently and with cross-functional teams.

Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and diplomacy.