Cancer Research Project Coordinator

Nicklaus Children's Hospital; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Ft. Lauderdale seeks a Research Assistant to support cancer institute projects. You will coordinate observational studies, recruit subjects, maintain databases and assist in drafting protocols and manuscripts.

You’ll work closely with researchers and staff, enter data, generate reports, and ensure data integrity while upholding confidentiality. This role focuses on day shifts and full-time engagement within the RI – CANCER CENTER team.

Qualifications

• AA, medical, technical school (OR) 2 years of research or healthcare experience.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge and coursework in statistics.
• Familiarity with computer based tracking systems.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with co-workers.
• Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with researchers, RI staff and other health care providers.
• Assists in developing research projects, drafting manuscripts and submitting for publication.
• Supports study staff by addressing concerns with prompt information and feedback.
• Enters data in databases, generates reports, maintains data, performs queries.
• Maintains and updates patient information in databases; ensures data completeness.
• Provides feedback to clinical and administrative staff; ensures database reflects patient records.
• Provides reports on grant progress and assists in troubleshooting.
• Serves as liaison for Research Institute with all departments involved in the study.

Skills

Biomedical interest

English communication

Statistics coursework

Database tracking systems

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Instruction following

Education

AA/medical/technical school

Tools

Database software

Job description

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Ft. Lauderdale seeks a Research Assistant to support cancer institute projects. You will coordinate observational studies, recruit subjects, maintain databases and assist in drafting protocols and manuscripts.

You’ll work closely with researchers and staff, enter data, generate reports, and ensure data integrity while upholding confidentiality. This role focuses on day shifts and full-time engagement within the RI – CANCER CENTER team.