Research Assistant 1

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Public Health has an exciting opportunity for a temporary Research Assistant to work in Miami, FL.

The Research Assistant 1 contributes to research investigators by providing research and experimentation support while following established protocols. The Research Assistant 1 performs a clerical role to ensure the smooth operations of office facilities.

Core responsibilities:

• Sets up and operates various scientific apparatus and makes minor repairs.
• Prepares correspondence and answers phones.
• Formulates and maintains bibliographies and completes applications and forms.
• Orders laboratory supplies and maintains culture media reagents.
• Reviews and edits various materials for publication and prepares publication schedules.
• Maintains appropriate logs, records, and study notebooks.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• Seeking a Research Assistant with a background in clinical research. Responsibilities include patient screening and enrollment, data management, and implementation of research protocols. The ideal candidate will be flexible, detail-oriented, and accountable in supporting scientific and research activities.
• Maintains enrollment procedures in accordance with study protocols.
• Recruit, screen, and enroll eligible participants for research studies.
• Obtain informed consent and ensure that participants fully understand the research procedures.
• Administering study-related procedures and interventions.
• Conducts chart reviews and pre-screening to determine participant eligibility and coordinates basic clinical research protocols.
• Coordinates routine clinical study activities, including data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, scheduling appointments and study visits, organizing meetings, and supporting project evaluation activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including case report forms, medical records, and study logs.
• Assists in preparing progress reports and annual self-evaluations of performance.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team, including investigators, data managers, administrative staff, and community-based staff.
• Participate in team meetings and provide updates on study progress, issues, and outcomes.
• Assist with data entry and quality control for research data.
• Performs moderate research tasks and adapts procedures for quality improvement under supervision.
• Understands and follows technical instructions for operating clinical research equipment and assists in troubleshooting operational issues when they arise.
• Assists in monitoring and reporting adverse events to the Principal Investigator or supervisor, including those reported by participants.
• Addresses adverse events according to protocol, advocates for participants, and maintains quality standards throughout the study.
• Identifies, reports, and assists in resolving protocol deviations and unanticipated events.
• Maintains required skills and completes mandatory training related to safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.
• Collaborate with a local sexual health community-based organization to receive training in delivering PrEP navigation services
• Adheres to department-specific policies and procedures and safeguards departmental assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
 

Core Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant research experience
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to complete assignments accurately with strong attention to detail
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion
• Willingness to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed
• Commitment to the University’s core values
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• Must have reliable transportation to conduct research activities at locations outside the main campus in Miami-Dade and Broward.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Temporary