"Alerted.org

For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs.

Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.

Position Summary:

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

This is a non-student OPS position.

Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine are pleased to announce a Research Assistant position at FAU in collaboration with the Emergency Department at Delray Medical Center.

The Research Assistant will join a multidisciplinary (emergency medicine and geriatric medicine) and multisite team who is testing a method to prevent fall injuries and improve safety among older individuals in our society.

Research Assistants will be involved in emergency medicine research by conducting in-person interviews, phone interviews, home visits, and follow-up surveys with participants. Responsibilities will include enrolling patients at the emergency department, entering data into databases, and reading through medical records. Some clinical research assistants may deal primarily with administrative duties such as administering and tabulating the results of surveys, organizing data, and obtaining records from outside sources. In many cases, they will also enroll, interact with, and collect data from study subjects, who are typically members of the general public who have sought care in the emergency department.

Clinical research assistants will work under the supervision of the study coordinator and researchers, who are emergency physicians.

Summary of Responsibilities:

+ Screen, consent, and enroll subjects into the study.

+ Obtain and enter medical record information into a database and conduct telephone interviews with clinical subjects.

+ Participate in home visits with subjects within 30 minutes of Delray Medical Center.

+ These duties occur onsite in an emergency department and occur 7 days a week during the hours of 9 a.m.- 11 p.m.

+ Generate, update, and maintain study data, documentation, and reports.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Explore Living in Palm Beach County:

The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live. View it here: https://bdb.org/data/housing/

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution is required.

Personal transportation is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is preferred.

Excellent communication and computer skills are preferred.

Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Creole is preferred.

Salary:

$14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Other Personnel Services (OPS)

College or Department:

College of Medicine

Location:

Delray Medical Center

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, between the hours of 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Some weekends as needed.

Application Deadline:

2025-07-28

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.

OPS/Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

Cover Letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email [email protected] or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.

Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins.

With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about the vision and mission of FAU, please visit: www.fau.edu

In order to be considered for a position, you must apply through this job website. For more information on how to apply for a position, please review the applicable Applicant Tutorial (http://fau.edu/jobs/applicant-resources/) . To contact Recruitment Services, send an e-mail to [email protected].

Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057 or email [email protected]. For communications assistance, call 7-1-1.

Clery Act Information (https://www.fau.edu/police/clery.php)

Consumer Information

Visit Florida Atlantic's Consumer Information (https://www.fau.edu/finaid/resources/other-resources/#consumer-info) page for more information about financial aid, its campus, facilities, student athletes, campus security, fire safety, as well as preventing drug and alcohol abuse. Paper copies are available upon request by contacting the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers

Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.