Temporary Research Assistant 6-month POOL (MMC)
Florida International University - Board of Trustees, Miami, FL, United States
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).
Duties
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.
Job Category
Temporary
Desired Qualifications
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Work Schedule
General university hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, however may vary depending on department needs.
Advertised Salary
Dependent on the pay range for the specific position.
Pre‑Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check.
Other pre‑employment checks may apply depending on specific job duties.
For more information, please reference Background Check Requirement Policy #1710.257.
Temporary Disclosure
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.
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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).
Duties
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.
Job Category
Temporary
Desired Qualifications
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Work Schedule
General university hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, however may vary depending on department needs.
Advertised Salary
Dependent on the pay range for the specific position.
Pre‑Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check.
Other pre‑employment checks may apply depending on specific job duties.
For more information, please reference Background Check Requirement Policy #1710.257.
Temporary Disclosure
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.
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