Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checksJob End Date
April 30, 2027
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.
This research position provides general administrative, financial, and research support to meet program goals and objectives of the preclinical, clinical and translational research within the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at BC Children’s Hospital. Working with cross-functional project team members in a strongly collaborative and collegial fashion, responsibilities include study protocol development, ethics submission, grant writing, contract submissions, project budgets development, personnel and student recruitment and evaluation, literature reviews, manuscript development, data management, as well as patient partnership activities and knowledge translation. This position will be in person at the Division of Gastroenterology, BC Children’s Hospital, with limited opportunities for remote work.
The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is a provincial resource providing a broad range of health services to British Columbia’s pediatric population of over one million individuals. The division has a diverse research portfolio representing multiple subspecialty areas, and faculty members comprising of a research chair as well as fourteen physicians. Recognized for our basic science and clinical research programs, current research strengths have focused on host defense, clinical epidemiology, inflammatory bowel disease and liver disease.
Reporting to the GI division’s research leadership team as well as the division head, this research position will work closely with our UBC, BCCHRI and PHSA staff, clinicians, researchers, trainees, and partners as we further develop and grow the research program.
Coordinates all activities related to the research project and knowledge translation of the products of this research
Works collaboratively with the research team and partners to facilitate implementation of projects, including assisting in developing detailed work plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), consent forms, recruitment documents, REDCap databases, and surveys, to support meeting the objectives of the research project
Leads data collection activities, extracts and conducts preliminary analyses
Ensures that data is appropriately archived and that multiple data sets are appropriately configured to ensure they can be merged
Assists in the preparation, submission and tracking of research ethics board applications, amendments, and renewals, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Ensures ethical standards of research are followed, monitored and maintained
Oversees and conducts literature review processes
Collaborates with pharmaceutical sponsors and healthcare staff and interacts with study participants and families
Consents participants for various research studies and responds to their inquiries related to on-going research
Monitors workflow and data collection to ensure high quality data collection, tracking and management
Organizes and leads orientation and training sessions in relation to data collection, data management, data analysis, and preparation of reports
Onboard, trains, and provides oversight of research students, research assistants, and volunteers
Assists in preparation of research grants, manuscripts, presentations, posters, reports and newsletters
Coordinates finances related to research projects – e.g. creates budgets and expenses spreadsheets, generates and submits invoices and works closely with the financial staff at BCCH
Designs and facilitates processes for communication and collaboration to support the research team and study sites
Coordinates with the GI team to ensure a proper workflow for recruitment, as well as facilitate both email and in-person screening of patients for future studies
Assists with drafting job descriptions, posting positions, and screening applicants
Performing light processing and shipping of biospecimens
Performing other related duties as required
It is expected that additional training may be required for some aspects of the work, and appropriate training will be provided as needed.
This research position requires the exercise of professional judgment, ethical guidance, and initiative in the conduct of various research projects. The ability to work collaboratively and exercise sound judgment is essential; and all work may be subject to review by the principal investigators and the GI division’s research leadership team. Failure to plan or follow up on initiatives and poor judgment or errors would have an adverse effect on the research productivity and operational management of the projects. An error within the realm of a research study may result in biased or incomplete data and skewed study results.
This position requires a high degree of confidentiality, diplomacy, and accuracy. Failure to act in a professional, tactful manner would have an adverse effect on the division, partner and community relations. Inadequate documentation, organization, communication, and planning may adversely affect the reputation of the division, and the credibility of individual investigators.
This research position will work under the guidance and direction of the GI division’s research leadership team as well as the division head. With appropriate autonomy, this research position will work collaboratively in performing defined duties from broad objectives and will alert the principal investigators to any unusual situations and problems as they arise or are anticipated. The principal investigators and the GI division’s research leadership team will provide training and ongoing consultation to support this position as needed.
This position will work closely with UBC, BCCHRI & PHSA staff and consultants, research personnel and students. This research position may include oversight and training of students, research assistants and volunteers.
Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline
Additional training in a related field and a minimum three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of one year of experience working in clinical research
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
High degree of computer literacy with ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, internet and electronic mail applications at an intermediate level
Experience with REDCap and UBC RISe system for research ethics protocols is an asset
Familiarity with UBC admin procedures, financial policies and Workday system is an asset
Ability to take and transcribe accurate meeting minutes and follow up on action items with ease
Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and multi-tasking skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
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