Vascular Surgery Research Assistant

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 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.
• Contribute 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of experience; or an associate's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of experience; or a high school diploma and five years of appropriate experience required.

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 per year.

College or Department: COM: GME Program Administration

Location: Delray Medical Center

Work Days and Hours: Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Evenings and weekends as needed.

Application Deadline: 2025-08-21

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Resume

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 ACCOMMODATIONS: 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 accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.