Research Assistant

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Work type: Staff Part-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Health Care Administration/Support
Department:29240101 - MD-HOBI-GENERAL

Classification Title:

OPS Research Assistant
Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Description:

The Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual to fill the role of an OPS Research Assistant. The OPS Research assistant will provide research support in Jacksonville, Florida, for projects related to patient-reported outcomes in cancer patients. This position is under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer LeLaurin and Magda Montague, MPH.

Participate in day-to-day operations of assigned studies, including travel to clinical and/or community sites.

Assist with data collection and research participant recruitment activities, including obtaining informed consent and conducting participant screening.

Recruit study participants through approved strategies, including phone calls, emails, and clinic-based engagement.

Assist with coordinating research participant scheduling, sending appointment reminders, and conducting follow-ups to maintain study engagement.

Communicating with research staff and participating sites as needed.

Assist with preparing and maintaining study materials, including recruitment tools, consent forms, and data collection instruments.

Responsible for maintaining detailed and organized records of recruitment and study participation in accordance with UF and study-specific compliance requirements.

Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.

Assist study faculty and staff in conducting participant interviews.

Assist the qualitative data coding team by using NVivo software to code de-identified interview transcripts.

Attend and contribute to weekly team meetings.

Assist with preparing manuscripts, performing literature searches, creating figures, drafting literature summaries, and formatting references and bio sketches.

Other duties as assigned, may include assistance with maintaining project compliance regulations, including creating and renewing IRB protocols and data use agreements.
Expected Salary:

$20.00 - $24.00
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions carefully.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and institutional privacy requirements (HIPAA training will be provided).
  • Ability to follow detailed protocols and work independently under general supervision.
  • Dependable, professional, and able to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
  • Willingness to learn new systems and workflows, including REDCap and data upload procedures.
Preferred:
  • Prior experience working in an health services, public health, patient and family services, or other health-related research, in and outside of a clinic.
  • Familiarity with REDCap or data entry systems.
  • Familiarity with EHR systems such as EPIC.
  • Excellent written (in English) and oral communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail, particularly with regard to implementing project protocols and in terms of collecting data to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
  • Working knowledge of clinical and/or health-related research.
  • Ability to handle protected health information and human subject issues.
  • Skills in word processing and spreadsheet programs, including Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, email (Outlook), and Project Management Software.
  • Knowledge of IRB processes.
  • Ability to interpret basic statistical results.
  • Experience working with or supporting faculty, clinicians, or graduate students in a research setting.
Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

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

This is a time limited position.

The University of Florida is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation due to a disability to apply for this position, please contact the ADA Office at (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). For more information, visit the UF ADA Compliance website: https://ada.ufl.edu
Health Assessment Required: No

 

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