Research Assistant/Technician 2

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the UBC Baby Learning Lab, including participant recruitment and scheduling.
• Support researchers by setting up equipment, monitoring neuroimaging studies, and following established experimental protocols.
• Coordinate and distribute tasks to undergraduate students and volunteers, providing training on research procedures as needed.
• Perform basic technical troubleshooting for laboratory equipment and software.
• Manage administrative tasks such as tracking expenditures, checking monthly ledgers, and assisting with ethics approval upkeep.
• Support research documentation by helping with reference collection for papers and grant writing.

Requirements

• High school graduation with at least two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of research design and experimental procedures.
• Technical troubleshooting skills to resolve low-level hardware or software issues.
• Proficiency with Mac operating systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with diverse families and community members.

Preferred Qualifications

• University degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Biology, or a related field.
• Experience in developmental psychology research, specifically involving infants and young children.
• Familiarity with ethical guidelines regarding human subjects and child participants.
• High level of attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

About the Company

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. UBC is a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community that supports inspired students, faculty, and staff in their journey of discovery.