Research Assistant

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and screening study participants
• Performing an informed consent process
• Scheduling study visits
• Training participants to use study technologies
• Collecting physical measurements such as height, weight, and blood pressure
• Conducting interviews and assessments
• Conducting webinar and telephone coaching sessions with participants
• Maintaining detailed records of results including collecting, extracting, and entering data
• Preparing basic charts and graphs
• Performing scientific literature reviews in support of the research
• Completing portions of grant applications and documents associated with regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws, and research protocols
• Training new research staff to interview and conduct participant assessments
• Facilitating communication with other lab personnel
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree in a major such as social or health science
• Completion of Florida State University’s required CITI trainings prior to interacting with any participants and must re-certify every 3 years
• Experience with health coaching, health education, and/or motivational interviewing a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in a social science field
• Previous research experience is a plus