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Research Assistant

UBC Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, Canada · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago

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About the role

The position is for a full-time research assistant to assist in clinical research at the Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre.
The individual will assist study team members in conducting research studies aimed at investigating the microbiome and its correlates in neurodegenerative disease, and creating a repository of biosamples and data for use in future studies.
They must ensure: 1) Patient confidentiality and safety

The applicant's activities will focus on microbiome studies, and will also support other, usually related, clinical research projects as needed.

Prepares and ships sample collection supplies required for study visits.
The individual must ensure documents are entered and filed as required by ethical guidelines and local standard operating procedures.
The individual must be knowledgeable and mindful of the research enterprise ongoing.

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or Graduation from a technical college or institute.
Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related science is preferred.
Past experience in a clinical and/or busy hospital environment would be advantageous, as would prior experience in clinical research.
The applicant must be sensitive to the issues faced by individuals living with neurological disease and be able to communicate compassionately with patient participants.
The need for accuracy in reporting, and attention to detail cannot be overstated.
The applicant needs to be well organized in data collection and record keeping.
Organizational skills are important, including the ability to prioritize workload.
The applicant must have the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities, and the flexibility to adjust to changing work plans, schedules and deadlines.

Word Processing, Internet (PubMed), and database (Access, Excel) experience is required.
Standard Level First Aid and CPR C is an asset.
REDCap and electronic medical record (EMR) system experience is an asset.

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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.

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