Temporary Research Assistant

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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.

FIU College of Arts and Sciences, Center for Children and Families, is currently seeking a detail-oriented, reliable, Temporary Research Assistant to join the team in the Substance Use Neuropsychology Laboratory at the Center for Children and Families. The Research Assistant will provide support to the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study: a landmark multi-site NIH study to assess the short- and long-term impact of substance use on brain development.

This role involves direct work with participants, data collection, and adherence to IRB-approved procedures. Ideal candidates are interested in human behavior, comfortable navigating sensitive topics, and thrive in structured yet collaborative environments.

• Conduct and support study visits and data collection
• Review, export and fix data collection
• Ensure data quality
• Assist with participant scheduling and informed consent
• Organizes and maintains study materials;
  Records study notes and results; files and maintains records; codes data for input for electronic data processing; inputs and retrieves data using computers.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records
• Performs data analysis and data entry.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are related to the position.
• Collaborate with the lab team and uphold study integrity

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 or higher in Psychology, Social Work, Public Health or a related field.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Prefers two years of experience conducting standardized testing and/or working with children or adolescents.
• Comfort with emotionally sensitive material
• Knowledge of advanced features in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail skills

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
• 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Ability to work weekends

• $16.00-$18.00 per hour.

• Criminal Background Check
• Research Expanded Background Check

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