Research Interventionist

The University of Florida College of Nursing is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented part-time Research Interventionist - Financial Counselor to join our team for a large behavioral clinical trial focused on the management of chronic pain in older adults.

• Participant Interaction and Monitoring:
  • Deliver and monitor weekly interventions (in-person or virtually) to ensure participant engagement and adherence to the study protocol.
  • Monitor smartwatch data for ecological momentary assessments and interventions, ensuring proper function and data transmission.
  • Develop and provide financial resources to participants to support their financial well-being.
  • Maintain participant blinding to ensure the integrity of the study.
• Data Management:
  • Collect and enter data into management systems to ensure accurate and timely data collection.
  • Ensure compliance with IRB protocols and regulations to maintain the integrity of the study.
  • Resolve technical issues related to data collection and transmission to minimize data loss and ensure study continuity.
• Operational Support:
  • Prepare study materials and manage participant screening, consent, scheduling, communication, follow-up, and compensation to ensure a smooth study process.
  • Assist with workflow at GNV and JAX sites to ensure efficient study operations.
  • Participate in weekly lab meetings to discuss study progress and address any challenges or concerns.
• Community Engagement:
  • Support community outreach and activities to engage with potential participants and promote the study.
  • Recruit and retain participants to ensure a diverse and representative study population.
  • Serve as a liaison to community-based organizations to build partnerships and promote the study.
  • Participate in problem-solving activities to adjust recruitment and retention strategies as needed.
• Training and Compliance:
  • Follow IRB-approved protocols and regulations to ensure the integrity of the study.
  • Train new research assistants to ensure they are equipped to perform their roles effectively.
  • Promote human participant protections throughout the research process to ensure the well-being of participants.
• Publication and Presentation:
  • Assist with the publication of research findings to share the study's results with the academic community.
  • Prepare presentations for conferences and meetings to share the study's findings and promote the University of Florida College of Nursing's research.

Expected Salary: $43.35/hourly

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in allied health, economics, public health, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education, clinical, and research experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• EDUCATION & TRAINING: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in allied health, economics, public health, or a related field.
• EXPERIENCE: Experience as a research assistant or community health educator in research, clinical trials, and/or academic medical settings.
• KNOWLEDGE: Familiarity with regulations surrounding research participant recruitment, including human-subject protection, health studies, and Institutional Review Boards.
• SKILLS: Demonstrated expertise in clinical trials management systems, survey tools such as REDCap, and computer systems applications, including Word for Windows, TEAMS, Excel, SPSS, Endnote, Zoom.
• ABILITIES: Excellent organization, timeliness to meet deadlines, strong communications skills, attention to detail, outcomes-driven, committed to learning, respectful, and professional.

Physical Qualifications: Able to carry small boxes and transport study supplies between locations.

Other Qualifications: Culturally sensitive to working with Black/African American communities.

Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

The University of Florida College of Nursing is committed to fostering and maintaining an inclusive culture that respects the rights and dignity of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, caste, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, height, weight, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD).

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment Required: Yes