Research Assistant - Cancer Institute - Ft. Lauderdale (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Ohio; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System seeks a Research Coordinator to participate in and coordinate observational studies, manage research databases, and assist in drafting protocols and manuscripts.

The role involves collaboration with the RI - Cancer Center team, data entry, data quality, and reporting to support grant progress and publication efforts.

Qualifications

• AA or 2 years of research/healthcare experience.
• Interest in biomedical or clinical sciences.
• English communication skills (written & spoken).
• Familiarity with computer-based tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research projects and recruit subjects for observational studies.
• Assist in drafting research protocols and manuscripts.
• Enter data in databases and generate reports.
• Maintain and update patient information in the database.
• Provide feedback to research staff and troubleshoot data issues.
• Serve as liaison between Research Institute and study departments.

Skills

Biomedical research

Data entry

Statistics

English communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

AA or 2 yrs healthcare

Tools

Database systems

Job description

Job Summary

Participates and coordinates research projects, works closely with research team in recruiting subjects to observational studies, maintains research databases, and assists in the drafting of research protocols and manuscripts.

Job Specific Duties

• Responsible for working closely with researchers, NCH Research Institute staff, and other health care providers.
• Assist in the development of research projects, writing of manuscripts, and submitting of manuscripts for publication.
• Assists study staff with any concerns or questions by promptly providing the information and feedback as requested.
• Enters data in databases, generates reports, performs data/database maintenance, performs data tracking, and performs queries.
• Maintains and updates patient information in database; ensures data is collected, input and reported appropriately and completely.
• Provides feedback to clinical and administrative staff in Research regarding any concerns; ensures data base reflects documentation of the patient record and update when needed.
• Provides reports on grant progress and assists in troubleshooting.
• Serves as liaison for Research Institute with all departments involved with the study.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• AA, medical, technical school (OR) 2 years of research or healthcare experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in the biomedical or clinical sciences.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge and coursework in statistics.
• Familiarity with the 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.

Job: Research

Department: RI - CANCER CENTER-2100-380053

Job Status: Professional