Assoc. Scientist, SOM (A)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

17h

About The Position

The Diabetes Research Institute has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Scientist, SOM (A) position. The incumbent supports the University’s research goals and objectives by performing laboratory experiments in his/her areas of interest, expertise, or assignment. Moreover, the incumbent performs various analytical procedures involving method development and application development and synthesis.

Requirements

Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree in relevant field
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

Contributes to basic and applied research activities including authorship of scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.
Publishes in refereed journals in collaboration with department leadership or independently.
Supervises research employees and non-exempt staff.
Writes extramural proposals with approval of senior managing staff.
Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.
Works with other researchers to use and develop end products.
Provides ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researchers, supervisors, and other relevant staff.
Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).
Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Assist in the screening and consenting process for patients participating in clinical research studies.
Review completed applications submitted by prospective participants and support the evaluation of eligibility for clinical trials.
Contact potential participants to discuss inclusion and exclusion criteria, and ensure all participation requirements are met.
Schedule appointments and provides participant reminders of upcoming data collection appointments and acts as liaison between participants and PI.
Analyze research data, including metabolic testing results and other protocol-specific outcomes.
Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Research, principal investigators, and clinical staff to coordinate Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) clinical trials, including islet transplant trials
Attends all weekly and monthly required meetings with Principal Investigator (PI), research team, and reports to the director of clinical research in a timely manner.
Completes study required trainings including but not limited to CITI Training, internal team training, specific study training, and collection of biospecimens
Collect and process research blood samples and complete other required procedures necessary for trial participation.
Ensures that the data packet is properly completed by the participant and entered into the different UM and sponsor’s platforms in a timely and accurate manner
Attends community outreach and study recruitment events, as needed, with the University of Miami/DRI research team.
Willing to travel for Sponsor investigator meetings
Perform additional duties as assigned.