Research Assistant - Cancer Institute - Ft. Lauderdale (Full Time, Days)
About The Position
The Research Assistant participates in and coordinates research projects, working closely with the research team to recruit subjects for observational studies. The role maintains research databases and assists with drafting research protocols and manuscripts. The Research Assistant works with researchers, NCH Research Institute staff, healthcare providers, study staff, and departments involved in the study. Responsibilities include entering and maintaining data, tracking study progress, generating reports, and helping ensure that database information is complete and consistent with patient records. The role also supports manuscript preparation and publication, responds to study staff questions, provides feedback about concerns, and assists with grant-progress reporting and troubleshooting.
Requirements
- Associate degree, medical or technical school education, or two years of research or healthcare experience.
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in biomedical or clinical sciences.
- Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing.
- Working knowledge of and coursework in statistics.
- Familiarity with computer-based tracking systems.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with coworkers.
- Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with researchers, NCH Research Institute staff, and other healthcare providers.
- Assist in developing research projects, writing manuscripts, and submitting manuscripts for publication.
- Promptly provide study staff with requested information and feedback to address concerns or questions.
- Enter data in databases; generate reports; perform data and database maintenance, tracking, and queries.
- Maintain and update patient information in databases, ensuring data is collected, entered, and reported appropriately and completely.
- Provide feedback to clinical and administrative staff in Research regarding concerns; ensure database information reflects patient-record documentation and update it when needed.
- Provide reports on grant progress and assist with troubleshooting.
- Serve as liaison for the Research Institute with all departments involved in the study.
- Recruit subjects for observational studies as part of the research team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
