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 UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine - World Equestrian Center. 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 the Principal Investigator (PI) and Clinical Research Coordinator 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. Call patients to assist with completion of study data forms, ensuring all required information is obtained and documented. 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 $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

The ideal candidate should have had previous exposure to an orthopaedic clinical setting (or related clinical area) and 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.

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

Health Assessment Required: Yes