Research Assistant - Murray 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 - Murray Lab

Department

Murray Laboratory Division of Infectious Diseases | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$26.83 - $29.42 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date

August 19, 2026

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

Job End Date

August 31, 2027

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

This is a part-time position requiring approximately 20 hours of work per week.

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 is a position within the UBC Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting multiple grant funded projects involving people living with a treatable or chronic infectious disease, and associated areas of study, specifically with two projects: HPV Anal Screening Guidelines Provider Survey Database and BC CARMA-CHIWOS Collaboration Study. The team is based at BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre and is supported by the Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI).

The WHRI is devoted to improving the health and health care of women and people who identify as women, through knowledge generation, serving as a catalyst for research in women’s health and supporting an expanding provincial and national network of women’s health researchers, policy makers and healthcare providers.

The incumbent will report directly to the Dr. Melanie Murray. In addition, the incumbent will have a workspace in the Shaughnessy Building on the BC Children's and Women's Hospital campus.

Organizational Status

Reports directly to the Principle Investigator, Dr. Melanie Murray. Works closely with the Lab Research Manager, and other lab team members. Liaises with other local WHRI researchers, their teams and possibly industry partners.

Work Performed

Maintains research related records and databases, entering data according to established protocols

Assists with development and review of data collection forms

Assists with the preparation of ethics applications and renewals

Assists with the preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations, with responsibilities conducted in support of the HPV Anal Screening Guidelines Provider Survey Database.

Supports team efforts with internal and external partners

Creates and distributes study materials

Orders and maintains inventory of study materials (for example, study kit supplies and snacks provided during multi-hour research visits); assists in stocking supplies

Assists with the routine sorting and logging of samples, with responsibilities conducted in support of the BC CARMA–CHIWOS Collaboration Study.

Organizes and participates in in-person and virtual research meetings

Attends regular internal meetings of study team members

Performs basic literature reviews for either or both of the projects

Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification

Consequence of Error/Judgement

The Research Assistant is required to conduct all research activities in an ethical manner in accordance with the University of BC and the Tri Council Policy 2. All procedures and data recorded as part of the research work must be accurate and must reflect the work performed. Errors could result in damage to the reputation of the Murray Research group, the PI and the University of British Columbia.

Supervision Received

Works under direct supervision of the PI, Dr. Melanie Murray, from oral instructions and to established procedures /SOPs.

Supervision Given

None

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation and a minimum one year 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

Demonstrated ability to show initiative and self-directed work habits

Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to collaborate with a diversity of people in a calm, respectful, and effective manner

Able to identify and relate to the concerns of others and to execute good judgement when resolving difficulties

Preference will be given to applicants with intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office (particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Experience in a research environment is considered an asset

Experience working with REDCap databases is considered an asset

Experience working with marginalized populations is considered an asset

Preference will be given to candidates who live in the Lower Mainland and can travel to BC Women’s Hospital

About Us

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.