NTRO Research Assistant I

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Summary

NTRO Research Assistant I

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an innovative team and make an impact on the lives of those affected by cancer? As a member of the Moffitt Non-Therapeutic Research Office (NTRO) you may interact directly with community members and patients to enroll, educate, and guide participants through the experience of taking part in research. You may support non-therapeutic research in other ways including data entry, project and protocol management and quality assurance. Regardless, you will be a member of a collaborative team that ensures non-therapeutic research activities are moving forward safely, smoothly, and according to plan.

Our NTRO Research team comes from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including public health, psychology, biological sciences and more. There are opportunities for those who have worked in other areas of public health as well as those who are looking for a new and exciting opportunity. Team members of NTRO work closely with community members, patients, patient families, study sponsors, and clinical teams including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other health care providers. 

These positions typically offer a Monday through Friday schedule, though some require occasional weekends. Moffitt offers training and orientation.

Position Summary

The Research Assistant I assumes the responsibility for assisting research personnel in projects related to the Non-Therapeutic Research Department's research portfolio. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, research kitchen support, prepping materials for studies, and providing follow-up to participants, as directed. In ambulatory and PEARL clinics, the responsibilities could include, but are not limited to, phlebotomy. This position is an entry level dry lab position that is an assistant type of role that requires supervision and delegation of tasks. This position is not expected to have independent judgment or decision-making responsibilities.

Position Highlights

Dry lab environment and could include research kitchen and clinical areas. Work will be onsite.

Responsibilities

• Primary support of the PEARL Research kitchen, including grocery shopping, dishwashing, shipping, facility upkeep, and pantry rotations.
• May perform face-to-face interviews, administer measures and questionnaires in person, via mail and via telephone and conduct other research-related procedures with participants.
• Provides data entry as needed.
• Prepare research materials, study folders, prints consent forms and questionnaires.
• Provides follow up to participants in person or over the phone.
• Stool collection, urine collection, skin swab collection, phlebotomy.
• Assist with basic biospecimen needs (i.e. creation of kits, freezer maintenance, pulling samples, labeling samples).
• May harmonize data across different databases.
• Assists principal Investigators with work related to their research portfolio which includes basic tasks needing guidance and instruction by the PI.
• Maintains research records, filing, photocopying and other basic research tasks, completes research documentation.
• May perform literature reviews to assist investigator.

Credentials and Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• This is an entry level position. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate own work assignments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Preferred Skills/Specialized Training

• BLS/CPR, Phlebotomy

Moffitt Team Members are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave and more. Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city, which has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities, amazing cuisine and so much more. We strive for work/life balance.

If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission,

then we have a place for you.

Salary Range

$16.40 - $22.38

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.

We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

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