NTRO Research Assistant I
About The Position
The NTRO Research Assistant I assists research personnel with projects in the Non-Therapeutic Research Department’s research portfolio. This entry-level dry lab role involves supporting research kitchen activities, preparing study materials, and following up with participants as directed. Work may also take place in ambulatory and PEARL clinics and may include phlebotomy. The position requires supervision and delegated tasks and does not carry independent judgment or decision-making responsibilities. The position is onsite in a dry lab environment and may include research kitchen and clinical areas. The schedule is typically Monday through Friday, although occasional weekend work may be required. Moffitt provides training and orientation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate own work assignments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- BLS/CPR training or certification.
- Phlebotomy skills or training.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary support for the PEARL Research kitchen, including grocery shopping, dishwashing, shipping, facility upkeep, and pantry rotations.
- Conduct face-to-face interviews, administer measures and questionnaires in person, by mail, or by telephone, and perform other research-related procedures with participants as needed.
- Enter data as needed.
- Prepare research materials and study folders, and print consent forms and questionnaires.
- Follow up with participants in person or over the phone.
- Collect stool, urine, and skin swab samples, and perform phlebotomy as needed.
- Assist with basic biospecimen needs, including creating kits, maintaining freezers, pulling samples, and labeling samples.
- Harmonize data across different databases as needed.
- Assist principal investigators with basic research portfolio tasks under their guidance and instruction.
- Maintain research records and complete research documentation, filing, photocopying, and other basic research tasks.
- Perform literature reviews to assist investigators as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement benefits
- Parental leave
- Training and orientation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
