Temporary CBRI Research Assistant

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and Mac Arthur Genius Fellows.

A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

The Community Based Research Institution is currently seeking a Temporary CBRI Research Assistant to join their team of professionals.

• Training of team members in home visit and cognitive testing procedures.
• Primary duties include screening participants, scheduling and completing drop-off and pick-up of study materials at participants' homes.
• Complete informed consent with participants.
• Capture data from participants in their homes including height, weight, blood pressure, and other information as required by the project.
• Assist with research tasks, such as preparation, formatting, translating, and proofing of study materials including recruitment flyers, questionnaires, and other items.
• Handling of biospecimens.
• Assists with data storage, management, and cleaning, as needed.
• Coordinate recruitment events and schedule participant interviews, as needed.
• Assist in the preparation, formatting, and proofing of presentations, manuscripts, and literature reviews.
• Participate in all project-related meetings.
• This position requires a vehicle, and a willingness to travel throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties (mileage reimbursement provided).
• Performs other related duties as required or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

High school diploma with three (3) years of experience or two (2) years of post-secondary education with one (1) year of experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Bachelor's degree.

Temporary

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.

• Monday-Friday

• $20.00 per hour.

Criminal Background Check

Research Expanded Background Check

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