OPS Research Assistant

About the role

The Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy department is seeking an OPS Research Assistant with quantitative research methods expertise and scientific writing and interpretation of results skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently conducts a wide array of standard laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Demonstrates some ability to use judgement when necessary to adapt standard methods and techniques.
• Assists researchers in a variety of scientific fields by performing tests, processing samples, collecting data, setting up and operating equipment, and maintaining laboratory stock.
• May provide interpretation and initial analysis of results.
• Limited ability to troubleshoot and modify procedures.
• May assist in designing experiments to complete a segment of overall research plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor in Statistics or Health Sciences with 1 year research experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Statistics or Health Sciences with 1 year research experience.
• Preferred: Masters in Statistics or Epidemiology.

Skills

• Quantitative research methods expertise.
• Scientific writing and interpretation of results skills.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: UF participates in state-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.
• Retirement Options: The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Alternative Plan is a mandatory retirement savings plan under Internal Revenue Code section 401(a) with Fidelity Investments and is required for eligible OPS employees. You may also voluntarily participate in other retirement saving plans.

Pay

• $16/hour

Schedule

• N/A

Benefits

• Health Insurance: UF participates in state-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.
• Retirement Options: The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Alternative Plan is a mandatory retirement savings plan under Internal Revenue Code section 401(a) with Fidelity Investments and is required for eligible OPS employees. You may also voluntarily participate in other retirement saving plans.