Temporary Research Assistant POOL; MMC

Job Summary

FIU has Temporary Research Assistant positions that may become available in the future within one of the University departments on a short term, temporary basis (no more than 6 months or less).

• Performs a variety of routine and complex clerical, research, and data processing duties to assist investigators in gathering and compiling research data.
• Prepares screening assessments for participants in the research project.
• Assists with setting up surveys and other research protocol instruments.
• Compiles and verifies the accuracy of research information to determine acceptability based on quality criteria defined by control procedures; abstracts, classifies, and codes data; enters data into a database.
• Searches library reference materials for necessary research information.
• Prepares and maintains files of research materials; compiles and edits indices.
• Assists in the compilation and distribution of reports related to research findings.

Temporary

• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Ability to take direction and work independently as needed.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information.
• Additional experience, education and/or related certification and licensure may also be required by the department.

Dependent on the specific position, it may require a high school diploma or GED, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or doctoral degree, and a specific number of years of experience and/or certifications.

General university hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, however may vary depending on department needs.

Dependent on the pay range for the specific position.

• Criminal Background Check.
• Other pre‑employment checks may apply depending on specific job duties.
• For more information, please reference Background Check Requirement Policy #.

As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement). Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health‑care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g., dental, vision) which requires full payment on your part.

Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.