Research Assistant/Technician 1 – Khan Research Lab

Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 1 Job Title Research Assistant/Technician 1 – Khan Research Lab Department Administrative Support | Centre for Health Education Scholarship | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $25.29 - $27.74 CAD Hourly Posting End Date May 18, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date September 1, 2026 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 SUMMARY The Research Assistant (Level 1) will provide support to the Principal Investigator (PI) and co-investigators on primary data collection (corresponding with participants, scheduling interviews, and confirming the accuracy of transcripts), as well as assist in data entry and some literature reviews. This position will include flexible work hours with ability to work remotely; approximately 10-12 hours per week. ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS The Research Assistant will report to the Principal Investigator and project co-investigators, and may receive administrative support from the CHES Administrative Manager. The Centre for Health Education Scholarship (CHES) was formed in April 2008 to enhance health education scholarship across the Faculty of Medicine through collaboration, team-building, mentorship of new faculty, successful funding applications, and other activities. CHES serves as a resource to help support best practices related to the delivery and assessment of the Faculty's educational programs. Its researchers include faculty, post-graduate fellows, and clinical education fellows engaged in various research projects. WORK PERFORMED The Research Assistant will: - Assist with primary data collection; including but not limited to, corresponding with, scheduling and gathering data with research participants. - Confirm the accuracy of transcripts. - Assist with data entry, and some preliminary analysis of data. - Assist with some review activities, including searching relevant databases, identifying relevant studies and selecting studies based on inclusion/exclusion criteria to be included in the full article review. - Maintain and secure data and files in strict adherence to ethics protocols and to CHES and UBC policies. - Provide general administrative and logistical support to the investigators as directed by the PI. Working Relationships of the RA: - Reports directly to the Principal Investigator (PI). - Interacts/works closely with other co-investigators as needed. - Interacts with CHES staff as needed. CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR Failure to adhere strictly to protocols approved by Ethics Boards, and to CHES and UBC policies regarding security of data has the potential to cause harm to study participants, to negatively impact the reputation of the investigators, CHES, and UBC, and to threaten ethics approval, access to funding sources, and access to study participants. Poor decisions could delay timely completion of projects, cause financial loss and be damaging to the reputation of the PI, the Director, the Centre, the UBC Medical School, the Faculty of Medicine and the University of British Columbia. In addition, errors could cause misinterpretation of results in information disseminated to decision-makers, the public and academic audiences. The consequences could lead to inappropriate policy and decision-making related to medical education. SUPERVISION RECEIVED The Research Assistant will receive direction from the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators. Co-Investigators or the Administrative Manager may provide supervision under request of the PI. SUPERVISION GIVEN No supervision given. Minimum Qualifications High school graduation and a minimum one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications Previous research and education experience in a health professional education program is an asset. The ideal candidate will have research experience in a health-related field, including literature review and/or qualitative analysis of data. The successful applicant must have experience with literature review processes and critical appraisal of research articles. The candidate should possess strong analytic, communication, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team is critical. The candidate must be able to follow direction and to show initiative and self-direction in adapting to the changing needs of the project and the research team. The candidate must be a proactive team member capable of fostering cooperative relationships with the research team, and CHES staff to enhance the flow of information and ideas. Fluency in the use of academic literature databases such as MEDLINE and analytical software such as COVIDENCE or Excel is an asset. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.