Open Volunteer Position: Research Assistant with The Women's Group of North Florida

Volunteer Position: Research Assistant The Women’s Group of North Florida research assistant volunteer position offers the opportunity to learn the basics of in-office research. The incumbent will be trained and guided to perform their job with excellence and will have the experience of a practice environment where the focus is health for all.

The ideal research assistant for the Women’s Group of North Florida will be an individual who cares about social justice issues, are non-judgmental in their attitude and conduct, and are interested in the availability of high-quality patient care for all.

Among other projects, we are currently collecting data for the study “Establishing the Reliability and Validity of the Screen for Substances, Opioids, Cannabis, and Alcohol (SOCA)” This study aims to validate a rapid substance use screen developed by our faculty in 2019. This project will take most of the time this year.

Responsibilities:
· Maintain quality standards to preserve the integrity of sensitive patient information, research data and findings.
· Consent participants and collect data. This includes conducting in-office interviews, and administering substance use screens.
· Document and maintain accurate records.
· Assist research supervisor with research activities, including updating in-office documents, IRB requirements and the report of findings.
· Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:
· Complete Human Subjects Research training
· Excellent administrative and time management skills
· Ability to work under the direct supervision of the research supervisor and other clinical staff.
· Ability to effectively communicate, interact respectfully, understand, and empathize with others.
· Ability to respect the clients’ integrity beyond your own prejudices.

Time Commitment:
· As a research assistant, we ask that you work a minimum of 2, four-hour shifts a week with a minimum time commitment of two months.
· The shifts will be either 8am-12pm or 1pm-5pm, Monday through Friday.

If interested, please email Dr. Paula Galindo (research supervisor) at paula.galindo@floridawomancare.com.

The Women's Group of North Florida

6440 W. Newberry Rd. Ste. # 508 Gainesville, FL 32605 

Phone: (352) 792 - 6123