Student Research Assistant Jobs

Under the supervision of the research manager(s), the Research Assistance supports research activities for ongoing and newly initiated clinical trial studies in the UF Health Precision Heath Research Center. The student Research Assistant will be responsible for communicating with research participants, collecting survey data, and data entry. Will be responsible for meeting deadlines, paying attention to detail, and protocol requirements. Must understand and comply with the regulatory policies and procedures regarding human subject research: governmental, state, and as required by the University of Florida. Duties include:

Research:

• Administer surveys and questionnaires and collect research information directed by protocols and standard operating procedures for assigned projects.

• Responsible for assisting in recruitment and screening of community research participants.

• Assist with participant study visits and follow up in accordance with the study protocol.

• Collect, maintain, and organize study data using electronic databases.

• Meet project requirements in a timely and consistent manner.

Communication:

• Creates presentations and flyers for focus groups and community engagement events.

• Conduct outbound calls, emails, and text messages as they relate to specific assigned projects

• Receive and respond timely to communications (telephonic, email, etc.) from research participants and study teams on assigned projects.

• Effectively assess research participant and study teams’ needs and concerns, and request additional help when needed.

• Show courtesy and professionalism on all calls and personal interactions to ensure a positive experience.

Other:

• Participate in all required meetings and training sessions as necessary.

• Assist in all other daily activities of research studies (e.g. preparing mailings, study documents, reports, etc.)

• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

$14.00 - $16.00/hr

This position is open to all University of Florida degree-seeking students (undergraduate and graduate) who are in good standing. Must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during summer.

Prefer candidates from psychology, public health and health professions, health and human performance, social or behavioral sciences, nursing, or gerontology.

EXPERIENCE

• Committed to participant protection and privacy
• Working in healthcare or academic research environments
• A customer-service orientation and/or experience working with older adults

KNOWLEDGE

• Familiar with regulations surrounding research participant recruitment, including human-subject protection, health studies and Institutional Review Boards

SKILLS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and data analysis software (Excel, SPSS)
• Survey tools such as Qualtrics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

ABILITIES

• Ability to learn and communicate effectively regarding a variety of technical resources and complex research programs and initiatives
• Ability to plan, execute and complete work assignments independently, efficiently and accurately while working as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-profile, multidisciplinary work environment
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and flexibility as expectations and deadlines shift
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and communicate reasonable expectations regarding workflow, deadlines and deliverables

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Attention to detail
• Professionalism
• Good judgment
• Creativity

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

This is a time limited position.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date