Research Assistant - Brotto Lab

Location: hirify.global Hospital Site and Diamond Health Care Centre at Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Salary: $29.82–$35.16 CAD per hour

Company

hirify.global is a university supporting research, innovation, learning, and inclusive employment practices.

What you will do

• Coordinate participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, scheduling, study communications, and informed consent for a clinical sexual health research study.
• Manage data collection, storage, research records, photos, publications, and study documentation.
• Prepare research ethics amendments and support the preparation and submission of abstracts, manuscripts, and poster presentations.
• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain specialized study equipment, including a virtual reality system.
• Train lab members and volunteers on equipment use and oversee one or two employees or volunteers when required.
• Provide administrative support to the Principal Investigator, including financial paperwork, onboarding, meeting coordination, documentation, CV updates, and personnel tracking.

Requirements

• Completion of a relevant technical program or university degree, plus at least three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous research experience, with the ability to work independently under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, prioritization, judgment, discretion, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential participant information with sensitivity, respect, and adherence to ethical research requirements.
• Ability to use word-processing, database, internet, and other computer applications.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and respect for diverse perspectives.

Nice to have

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in women’s health, communication, knowledge mobilization, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of qualitative research methodology and design.
• Interest or experience in knowledge mobilization for health research.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time staff position in a non-union role.
• Work includes autonomous responsibilities alongside collaboration with the Principal Investigator and lab team.
• Position supports clinical research involving sensitive topics and vulnerable study populations.
• Role is expected to end on November 10, 2026.