Job Title Research Assistant/Tech 2 - Participant Recruiter (VEC)-1

Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile
Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title
Job Title Research Assistant/Tech 2 - Participant Recruiter (VEC)-1

Department
Vaccine Evaluation Centre | Department of Paediatrics | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range
$26.67 - $31.73 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date
April 2, 2026

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

Job End Date

This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks.

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
Conducts a range of tasks that relate to clinical research fieldwork.
Organizational Status
This position reports to the Field Coordinator and Study Investigators
Work Performed
This position primarily involves participant recruitment and may involve other tasks listed here:

1. Participant Recruitment and Screening

- Identify and recruit potential participants for clinical research studies by reviewing participant charts, medical histories, and other relevant documentation and applying inclusion and exclusion criteria to assess eligibility for participation.

2. Participant Enrolment

- Provide potential participants with information about participation, study procedures, requirements, and vaccines used in the study.

- Facilitate the informed consent process and ensure required enrolment documentation is completed in accordance with study protocols.

3. Participant Follow-up and Study Tracking

- Conduct telephone follow-ups with participants according to study protocols to collect post-immunization or other study-related information.

- Monitor participant progress through study activities and reporting issues requiring follow-up by the study team.

4. Research Operations Support

- Support the coordination of research activities across one or more studies.

- Assist in the development and refinement of standardized procedures for research assistant activities

- Perform other related duties as required.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Duties are performed according to operating procedures and VEC policies. Basic, routine decisions are made for the tasks at hand as related to the job. Non-routine decisions are made with consultation of the project coordinator. Consequences of error could result in delays, possible loss of funding, or impact the integrity of a study.
Supervision Received
Study-related activities are assigned by the Study Coordinator or Investigator(s). Routine work does not require daily supervision but the end result is checked by the study coordinator. Supervision comes from the study coordinator.
Supervision Given
Provides technical guidance to other project team members. Supervises research assistant/technician 1s within the unit.
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

- 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

Knowledge and Experience

Additional training of a technical nature in health care or sciences (BSc. is preferred). Two years experience in clinical trials with preference for the vaccine field and understanding of vaccines. Ability to effectively use word processing software and database software. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate with adults and children in a courteous, calm manner.