Special Project Associate II-PC-Quantitative Health Sciences-Krieger lab

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,437 - 47,968; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: Multiple plan options

Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account

Vision: Affordable plan

Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs

Retirement: Competitive package

Job summary

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research is seeking a motivated Special Project Associate II in Jacksonville, Florida. This full-time role involves organizing research activities, preparing presentation materials, and conducting data entry and analyses. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in lab projects. The position offers opportunities to lead publications and strengthen research skills. Compensation ranges from $26.45 to $34.82 per hour, with benefits available.

Qualifications

• Experience in lab project or research work in an educational or work setting.
• Solid understanding of lab techniques, equipment, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prepare presentation materials for research projects.
• Perform data entry, cleaning, and basic analysis.
• Assist with lab tasks and project coordination.
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.
• Recruit participants for research studies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Lab techniques

Data entry and analysis

Health communication research

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.


• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.


• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.


• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.


• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented candidate to join our team as a Special Project Associate II. This temporary social and behavioral research position offers hands‑on experience supporting the lab’s ongoing federally funded grants and projects, with day‑to‑day involvement in organizing research activities, preparing presentation and dissemination materials, and completing data entry, cleaning, and basic analyses. The Associate will work closely with the Principal Investigator, fellows, and multidisciplinary collaborators and community partners, with opportunities to strengthen skills in health communication research and contribute to manuscripts and presentations, including potential to take a lead role on a publication.

• Organize and prepare presentation materials for research projects and community outreach efforts.


• Perform data entry, cleaning, and basic analysis related to health communication and implementation science.


• Assist fellows and the Principal Investigator with lab tasks and project coordination.


• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for peer‑reviewed journals and scientific meetings.


• Recruit participants for research studies within the community via site visits and outreach events.


• Learn about incorporating virtual humans and e‑health technologies into research.


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.


• Gain opportunities to lead a publication and develop practical research skills.

About the Lab

Dr. Janice Krieger’s Enhancing Technology & Communication in Healthcare (ETCH) laboratory focuses on advancing translational communication by developing and evaluating culturally tailored interventions and leveraging innovative technology solutions. Dr. Krieger’s work spans the cancer continuum, with an emphasis on precision messaging, user‑centered design, and community‑based participatory research to ensure health information is accessible, understandable, and linguistically and culturally appropriate for patients, families, and communities.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree required and experience required in lab project or research work in an educational or work setting. Candidate must have a solid understanding of lab techniques, equipment, and safety.

Other Details

Exemption Status: Nonexempt

Compensation: $26.45 - $34.82 per hour; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule: Full Time

Hours/Pay Period: 80

Schedule Details: Monday - Friday

International Assignment

No

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Mayo Clinic participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.