Research Coordinator

Requirements

• 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 respec

Benefits

Additional Information

Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2 Job Title Research Coordinator Department Human Resources and Administration | Department of Paediatrics | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $4,463.88 - $5,310.28 CAD Monthly Posting End Date July 13, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date July 19, 2027 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 The primary focus of this position is to provide research, laboratory operations, safety oversight, and project coordination support for the Principal Investigator and research team. The research portfolio includes laboratory- and clinic-based projects focused on immunology, epidemiology, the microbiome, diarrheal diseases, and other infectious diseases of global health relevance. The Research Coordinator will support ongoing laboratory and clinical studies by assisting with experimental work, sample receipt and biobanking, lab maintenance, inventory and supply management, meeting coordination, documentation, and adherence to university safety guidelines. Organizational Status The research group is located in the Department of Pediatrics on-site at the BC Children Hospital Research Institute. The Research Coordinator will assist the Principal Investigator with research portfolio activities, including laboratory operations, safety compliance, project coordination, meeting support, and team development. The Research Coordinator will be supervised by and report to the Principal Investigator. The successful candidate will work with the Principal Investigator, research staff, students, others trainees, and collaborators on related laboratory and clinical research activities. Work Performed The Research Coordinator will be responsible for: - Assists with conducting experiments and assays, analyze data, report results, prepare reports, and contribute to the development of new technologies. Assist the Principal Investigator with coordinating multiple projects, tracking timelines, and supporting deliverables. - Coordinate the receipt, processing, labeling, storage, inventory tracking, shipment, and retrieval of biological specimens in accordance with study protocols, biosafety requirements, and institutional policies. Maintain accurate records of sample location, chain of custody, consent and ethics documentation, and specimen use to support ongoing and future research studies. - Maintain logs of lab upkeep activities, including equipment maintenance, autoclaving, reagent preparation, supply purchasing, inventory management, and waste management to support a safe and functional laboratory environment. - Supports in coordinating scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, recording minutes, circulating materials, and follow up on action items related to research projects and laboratory operations. - Assist with preparation and maintenance of SOPs, study materials, reports, ethics-related documentation, abstracts, presentations, manuscripts, and other project documents as needed. - Provide guidance to research assistants and students on research activities, laboratory procedures, and protocols. Help coordinate team activities that support a positive and collaborative lab culture. - Assists with safety in supporting personnel to receive appropriate training in the use of biological substances, chemicals, and laboratory equipment. Maintain adherence to university, institutional, and federal safety guidelines across ongoing projects. - Other related duties as required to support the research program. Consequence of Error/Judgement The incumbent is required to conduct all activities in an ethical manner and in accordance with study protocols, university safety guidelines, and applicable institutional and federal safety regulations. New or unusual problems will be discussed with the PI. Supervision Received The Research Coordinator will work under general supervision of their Principal Investigator, who will provide direction in conjunction with the research team as needed. Supervision Given This position may distribute work to research team member(s) at lower classifications and support team members in research activities, laboratory safety, biobanking procedures, and study protocols.

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