Staff - Non Union
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3
Clinical Research Coordinator
Michael Cuccione Childhood Cancer Research Program | Department of Paediatrics
$4,567.04 - $5,385.67 CAD Monthly
June 4, 2026
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 checks
Job End Date
May 31, 2027
This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks.
This part-time position will work 0.533FTE (20 hours/week).
Note: Only the Full Time Compensation Range is displayed on the job posting details advertised on the UBC Career sites. Salary for this par-time position will be pro-rated for 0.533FTE.
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
This position is responsible for coordinating clinical research protocols conducted by the Michael Cuccione Childhood Cancer Research Program (MC3RP) within the Children's and Women's Health Centre of BC's Division of Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant (Hem/Onc/BMT) and the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute. The MC3RP supports around 100 active clinical research studies for children in British Columbia with cancer and blood disorders. The work includes an emphasis on Precision Oncology For Young people (PROFYLE).
The incumbent is required to conduct all research activities in an ethical manner, suited to the proper activities of the University of British Columbia and to the professional organizations governing his or herself and those governing the activities of the institution and all other investigators. Any procedures or data recorded as part of a trial must be accurate and must accurately reflect the work performed. Strict confidentiality of all study participants must be adhered to. All activities involving participants are accountable to the Principal Investigator, the Division Head of Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant, and the candidate's governing professional organization.
Organizational Status
The Research Technician (RT3) will report directly to the Clinical Trials Unit Manager (CTU Manager) who is under the supervision of the Division Head and Research Director, respectively. The incumbent will also report to and receive direction from the Principal Investigator of each assigned project.
The RT3 works with physicians and staff at BC Children’s Hospital in the Hem/Onc/BMT clinical research office with nine other CRAs. Coordination within the Hematology/Oncology/BMT Outpatient Clinic and Inpatient Ward, as well as outside physician offices is essential in order to complete study requirements and obtain the information for data submission. The RT3's office is located in B315 of the Shaughnessy Building.
Work Performed
- Identify and track potential patients with cancer or other relevant diagnoses. Review and confirm eligibility as per protocol criteria.
- Retrieve, interpret and abstract complex data from the health record. This includes reporting follow-up data on participants.
- Adherence to protocols, including coordination of samples and assessments per study. Biological sample handling and shipment as needed.
- The RT3 will be responsible for audit and monitoring visits including pre-audit preparation of identifying and flagging source documents and medical records.
- Assist the auditor(s) in locating source documents within the medical records as requested. Creation of responses to the auditors' and monitors' reports post visit.
- Accurate and timely completion of data capture forms from the health record and entry into the electronic system.
- Maintain and organizes study files and databases.
- Acting as a liaison with the healthcare and interdisciplinary teams, both internal and external to the institution for project management and information exchange regarding clinical studies.
- Supports clinical research by ensuring projects are conducted according to legal and ethical requirements.
- Creation and maintenance of study procedure documents.
- Advises Principal Investigator, CTU Manager or delegate on continuing quality improvement with work systems.
- Performs data queries.
- Timely completion and maintenance of required regulatory certificates and tutorials.
- Providing back-up for team members as needed.
- Performing other related tasks.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Consequences of error are high and this is a position with significant responsibility. The data submitted impacts the direction of future studies and patient care. Errors could impact upon the reputation of the program as a whole and jeopardize the options for collaborative participation with industry, government and other centers.
Supervision Received
The Research Technician (RT3) will report directly to the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) Manager or delegate. The incumbent will also report to and receive direction from the institutional Principal Investigators and other RT3’s, RT4’s as required. It is expected that the RT3 will demonstrate the ability to work independently once training has been successfully completed. The RT3 will be required to problem solve on a limited basis.
Supervision Given
This position does not provide formal supervision to staff but may support training or knowledge transfer to staff on an as needed basis.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three years 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
Clinical research professional certification through the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate preferred.
Assets: Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Pediatric oncology, familiarity with medical terminology. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice. Attentive to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately. Medium to high degree of computer literacy including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Access and Excel. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills a must. Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to exercise initiative and maintain confidentiality. Communicates effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to learn new software. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Physical ability to do the job.
