Research Associate 1 (Temporary)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The department of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a temporary, full-time Research Associate 1 to work onsite on the UHealth campus. The Research Associate 1, SOM (N) supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. Moreover, the incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research. Performs medical record abstraction and adjudication for the CNICS (Centers for AIDS Research Network of Integrated Clinical Systems) cohort, including review and verification of clinical data to ensure accuracy and consistency with study protocols. Assists with participant recruitment, screening, and enrollment activities across assigned research studies, including scheduling visits, obtaining informed consent, and maintaining participant contact. Maintains accurate and up-to-date study records, including data entry into research databases (e.g., REDCap) and electronic medical record systems, ensuring data integrity and protocol compliance. Supports IRB compliance activities, including preparation of regulatory documents, tracking of study amendments, and maintenance of participant files in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. Coordinates and assists with data collection activities for ongoing and new research projects as assigned, including administration of surveys and questionnaires and collection of biological specimens as required. Communicates professionally with study participants, clinical staff, and research team members to facilitate study operations and support participant retention. Performs additional research support duties across other active and incoming studies within the Division of Infectious Diseases as assigned by the supervising Research Manager. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
Participates in the publication of significant results.
Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.
Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.
Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.
Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Performs medical record abstraction and adjudication for the CNICS (Centers for AIDS Research Network of Integrated Clinical Systems) cohort, including review and verification of clinical data to ensure accuracy and consistency with study protocols.
Assists with participant recruitment, screening, and enrollment activities across assigned research studies, including scheduling visits, obtaining informed consent, and maintaining participant contact.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date study records, including data entry into research databases (e.g., REDCap) and electronic medical record systems, ensuring data integrity and protocol compliance.
Supports IRB compliance activities, including preparation of regulatory documents, tracking of study amendments, and maintenance of participant files in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
Coordinates and assists with data collection activities for ongoing and new research projects as assigned, including administration of surveys and questionnaires and collection of biological specimens as required.
Communicates professionally with study participants, clinical staff, and research team members to facilitate study operations and support participant retention.
Performs additional research support duties across other active and incoming studies within the Division of Infectious Diseases as assigned by the supervising Research Manager.