Research Assistant – Orthopaedic Clinical Trial

About the role

The University of British Columbia is seeking a Research Assistant to support its participation in a large Canadian multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluating irrigation solutions in primary hip and knee replacement surgery. This position will be the primary research staff for the UBC site.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and submit amendments to the UBC research ethics application.
• Coordinate with the sponsoring site on study protocol, procedures, and compliance.
• Recruit participants for the trial and obtain informed consent.
• Collect baseline, surgical, and follow‑up outcome data.
• Maintain accurate trial documentation and data integrity.

Required profile

• Experience or training in clinical research coordination.
• Familiarity with research ethics processes and documentation.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to liaise with sponsor and clinical teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research group.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid work arrangement (onsite and remote).
• Fixed‑term contract for one year with possible extension based on trial progress.
• Competitive monthly salary range of $4,333.86 – $5,155.61 CAD.