Vascular Surgery Research Assistant

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Vascular Surgery Research Assistant - Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Screen potential study participants through medical record reviews, interviews and follow-ups with healthcare providers.

• Plans subsequent work with the approval of the principal investigator.

• Conducts in-depth literature searches of web-based information to identify industry and specialty best practices for research methods and quality control/performance improvement processes, and problem-solving collaborations.

• Establishes, develops and evaluates specialized protocols for execution of scholarly activities, including:

  • Screening and enrollment of subjects in to the study, data collection and management of medical record information into a database format, troubleshooting, optimization and quality control of the data with the use of databases such as REDcap.

  • Generate, update, and maintain study data documentation, and reports with the use of research databases as identified by the hospital and program.

• Ensure compliance with hospital-established Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes for case reports, Retrospective EMR studies and QI studies for each of the partnering hospitals.

• Contributes to the writing and/or editing of manuscripts and grants.

• Collect, enter, and manage research data using various databases and software tools. Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of all research data.

• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to support research initiatives. Summarize findings and present them to the research team.

• Perform laboratory tasks, including specimen preparation, processing, and storage. Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

• Assist in the recruitment and coordination of research participants. Conduct follow-up interviews and gather patient-reported outcomes.

• Prepare research documentation, including informed consent forms, study protocols, and progress reports. Coordinate meetings and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Implement quality control measures to ensure the integrity of research data and adherence to study protocols.

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 

• Sick Leave Pool Program. 

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). 

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day 

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

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