Research Assistant

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Research Assistant - Boca Raton, FL.

This is a non-student OPS position.

Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine are pleased to announce a Research Assistant position at FAU in collaboration with the Emergency Department at Delray Medical Center.

The Research Assistant will join a multidisciplinary (emergency medicine and geriatric medicine) and multisite team who is testing a method to prevent fall injuries and improve safety among older individuals in our society.

Research Assistants will be involved in emergency medicine research by conducting in-person interviews, phone interviews, home visits, and follow-up surveys with participants. Responsibilities will include enrolling patients at the emergency department, entering data into databases, and reading through medical records. Some clinical research assistants may deal primarily with administrative duties such as administering and tabulating the results of surveys, organizing data, and obtaining records from outside sources. In many cases, they will also enroll, interact with, and collect data from study subjects, who are typically members of the general public who have sought care in the emergency department.

Clinical research assistants will work under the supervision of the study coordinator and researchers, who are emergency physicians.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Screen, consent, and enroll subjects into the study.
• Obtain and enter medical record information into a database and conduct telephone interviews with clinical subjects.
• Participate in home visits with subjects within 30 minutes of Delray Medical Center.
• These duties occur onsite in an emergency department and occur 7 days a week during the hours of 9 a.m.- 11 p.m.  
• Generate, update, and maintain study data, documentation, and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution is required.
Personal transportation is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
Excellent communication and computer skills are preferred.
Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Creole is preferred.

Salary:

$14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Other Personnel Services (OPS)

College or Department:

College of Medicine

Location:

Delray Medical Center

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, between the hours of 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Some weekends as needed.

Application Deadline:

2025-07-28

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.
OPS/Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover Letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email [email protected] or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.