Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Provisional Level 1 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Shift: Monday - Friday
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $22.43 Mid $25.80

Position Summary

Participates in a planned research project by performing research protocols. Works independently and self-directed while providing supervision and technical training to subordinates. Needs a specialized education in the biological sciences and is required to consistently exercise discretion and judgment in execution, interpretation of research, and of data derived.

Position Responsibilities

People At The Heart Of All We Do

Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

Standard Work Duties: Research Assistant II

Performs research procedures as agreed with PI
Plans and develops specific research protocols and procedures.
Develops & troubleshooting new techniques and ideas.
Composes processes and sets-up protocols accurately under the direction of investigator, modifies processes and protocols when required.
Formulates and performs research procedures, which may involve moderate-level analyses and reports of the data.
Presents & discusses work at meetings.
Maintains any equipment, safety procedures and compliance records for research studies.
Researches journal, white papers and other scientific publications for pertinent information.
Assist in preparation of data for publication or presentation at national/international symposia.
Supervises junior members of team.

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

Ability to work independently.
Self-motivated.
Demonstration of effective problem solving, decision making, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Demonstration of excellent verbal and written communication.
Knowledge of clinical settings; Data entry skills.

Nonessential:

High level of analytical and computer skills.
Knowledge of research.
Spanish language fluency.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

Bachelor Degree

Essential:

Bachelor Degree with 2+ years of biologic research experience

Other information:
Experience Essential:
- Experience or training in clinical trials or clinical setting.
- Experience consistent with that described in the job responsibilities/duties of Research Assistant I.

Experience Preferred:
- CNA, Phlebotomy, nursing student, med student, etc.

Certifications Essential:
- Obtain CITI Good Clinic Practice (GCP) training certification through the onboarding process within the first three months of employment.

Research Assistant II - Research and Sponsored Studies