Research Assistant –Promoting Health and Reducing Risk among Hispanic Sexual Minority Youth and their Families & Scaling a Parenting Intervention for Latinx Youth Mental Health in Primary Care

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

31d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of one (1) year of relevant research, community outreach, or health-related experience
Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to the University of Miami’s core values
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.

Responsibilities

Recruitment & Outreach Lead recruitment efforts by engaging Hispanic LGB youth and families in Miami-Dade through community organizations, clinics, schools and social networks.
Build and maintain relationships with community partners, including in pediatric primary care settings, to support recruitment goals.
Screening & Enrollment Conduct eligibility screenings with potential participants.
Obtain informed consent and assent in accordance with study protocols.
Enroll eligible families into the study.
Participant Support & Retention Maintain ongoing communication with participating families.
Provide reminders for intervention sessions and follow-up assessments.
Support participant engagement and retention throughout the study period.
Research Activities Assist with data collection activities, including surveys and interviews.
Conduct fidelity assessments as required by the study protocol.
Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and proper documentation of all research data and records.
Other duties as assigned.
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.