Job opportunity
Research Assistant / Technician - Hippy Lab
The University of British Columbia
Job Title
Research Assistant / Technician - Hippy Lab
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Family Group
Staff - Non Union
Department
Department of Orthopaedics | Faculty of Medicine | Provost and VP Academic
Compensation Range
$4,597.80 - $5,469.59 CAD Monthly
Job End Date
October 31, 2027
Posting End Date
November 9, 2026
Note
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Background Check
This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks
This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks.
Position Type
This is a term position with the possibility of extension subject to project needs and funding availability.
Diversity Statement
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/Technician supports data quality control and data management activities across research registries within the Hippy Lab. These registries enable global research in all areas of paediatric hip related conditions.
Work Performed
Checks and verifies registry data, including reporting of data according to established protocols
Coordinates with centres to schedule reviews and reports; tracks requests, monitors turnaround, and follows up on outstanding or delayed items
Executes established software scripts to clean and standardize data, and performs longitudinal quality checking of files against defined acceptance criteria
Identifies discrepancies, missing records and data quality issues; resolves routine issues within established procedures and refers new or unusual problems to the supervisor
Assists with drafting and updating standard operating procedures and workflow documentation for established data and image management processes, under the direction of the supervisor
Initiates new students and employees at lower classification levels into routines, and procedures
Performs comparable data quality, management and coordination duties in support of all registry data within the research program as required
Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Works within well-defined guidelines and procedures, but exercises judgment in establishing priorities and carrying tasks through to completion. New or unusual problems are referred to the supervisor.
Errors in data quality and management, file naming, or tracking would compromise the integrity of the registries, resulting in loss of research time , funding, and the ability to generate high quality evidence. Failure to follow approved research ethics protocols and privacy requirements when accessing clinical records could result in a privacy breach, loss of research ethics approval, and reputational harm to the research program and its partner institutions.
Supervision Received
Works under general supervision in carrying out familiar phases of duties and responsibilities. Receives instructions during orientation and on subsequent new assignments or changes in procedures.
Supervision Given
May initiate new employees and students into routines, procedures and the operation of equipment. Does not have formal supervisory responsibility.
Minimum Qualifications
High sc
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Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Family Group
Staff - Non Union
Department
Department of Orthopaedics | Faculty of Medicine | Provost and VP Academic
Compensation Range
$4,597.80 - $5,469.59 CAD Monthly
Job End Date
October 31, 2027
Posting End Date
November 9, 2026
Note
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Background Check
This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks
This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks.
Position Type
This is a term position with the possibility of extension subject to project needs and funding availability.
Diversity Statement
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/Technician supports data quality control and data management activities across research registries within the Hippy Lab. These registries enable global research in all areas of paediatric hip related conditions.
Work Performed
Checks and verifies registry data, including reporting of data according to established protocols
Coordinates with centres to schedule reviews and reports; tracks requests, monitors turnaround, and follows up on outstanding or delayed items
Executes established software scripts to clean and standardize data, and performs longitudinal quality checking of files against defined acceptance criteria
Identifies discrepancies, missing records and data quality issues; resolves routine issues within established procedures and refers new or unusual problems to the supervisor
Assists with drafting and updating standard operating procedures and workflow documentation for established data and image management processes, under the direction of the supervisor
Initiates new students and employees at lower classification levels into routines, and procedures
Performs comparable data quality, management and coordination duties in support of all registry data within the research program as required
Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Works within well-defined guidelines and procedures, but exercises judgment in establishing priorities and carrying tasks through to completion. New or unusual problems are referred to the supervisor.
Errors in data quality and management, file naming, or tracking would compromise the integrity of the registries, resulting in loss of research time , funding, and the ability to generate high quality evidence. Failure to follow approved research ethics protocols and privacy requirements when accessing clinical records could result in a privacy breach, loss of research ethics approval, and reputational harm to the research program and its partner institutions.
Supervision Received
Works under general supervision in carrying out familiar phases of duties and responsibilities. Receives instructions during orientation and on subsequent new assignments or changes in procedures.
Supervision Given
May initiate new employees and students into routines, procedures and the operation of equipment. Does not have formal supervisory responsibility.
Minimum Qualifications
High sc
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