Research Assistant

Classification Title:

OPS Time Limited

Job Description:

Seeking an OPS Research Assistant to support research projects in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at the University of Florida. The individual would work primarily with the Division of Hand and Upper Extremity. The OPS Research Assistant will assist in participant recruitment and screening, data collection, data management, and administering study protocol. The individual should be comfortable with human subject research in a hospital setting. Orthopaedic knowledge is not required but highly preferred. This OPS position will work Monday-Friday, mostly within the normal workday hours, some schedule flexibility is required.

Duties Include:

The OPS Research Assistant will assist in participant recruitment and screening, data collection, data management, and administering study protocol. Responsibilities will take place in both Orthopaedic clinic and hospital settings. There will be interaction with outside registry data. Redcap and other database input anticipated. This OPS position will work Monday-Friday, mostly within the normal workday hours, some schedule flexibility is required.

Expected Salary:

Expected beginning salary $15- $16/hour, commensurate with qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been attained

Preferred Qualifications:

Orthopaedic knowledge is not required but highly preferred.

The individual should be comfortable with human subject research in a hospital setting.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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.

Health Assessment Required:
Yes

Advertised: 27 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time