Research Assistant 1 (A)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant 1 supports research investigators by providing research and experimentation assistance in accordance with established protocols and performing clerical tasks that support office operations. In the University of Miami Department of Neurological Surgery, the role supports coordination and implementation of clinical trials involving patients with acute spinal cord injury. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and/or Clinical Research Coordinator, the Research Assistant assists with participant recruitment and screening, informed consent, data collection, study coordination, and regulatory compliance. Duties may expand or vary according to departmental needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience, certification, or license.
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Basic human anatomy knowledge.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn clinical research databases.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
InStep ISNCSCI certification.
Phlebotomy certification.
Previous clinical research or healthcare experience.
Familiarity with human subjects research, informed consent, and GCP.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate scientific apparatus and make minor repairs.
Prepare correspondence and answer phones.
Formulate and maintain bibliographies and complete applications and forms.
Order laboratory supplies and maintain culture media reagents.
Review and edit materials for publication and prepare publication schedules.
Maintain appropriate logs, records, and study notebooks.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Support coordination of multi-center trial protocols involving acute spinal cord injury.
Coordinate study visits, assessments, and participant follow-up with physicians, therapists, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Maintain accurate, organized study databases using REDCap and Excel.
Conduct telephone screenings to assess participant eligibility against inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Review medical records and document adverse events, injury characteristics, neurological assessments, and clinical outcomes.
Maintain screening logs and assist with regulatory documents and essential study files.
Assist with IRB submissions and protocol amendments, and support compliance with study protocols, GCP, and HIPAA.
Support preparation of research reports, presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts.