Research Associate 1, SOM (A)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Research Associate 1 to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl. This position is part of the Behavioral Community Based Research Shared Resource (BCSR). The Research Support Specialist will provide professional level support and coordination for research and administrative related activities. The incumbent will implement day-to-day tasks related to research protocols and office support to facilitate the efficient operations of BCSR. Establishes patient/participant screening procedures with Principal Investigator and collects data from patient charts, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other sources. Organizes and handles the flow of information to and from study participants, including study participant contact information. Establishes/maintains contact with patient/participants, health care providers, community agencies and study sponsors. Schedules appointments and updates calendars. Maintains logs/progress reports to track enrolled participants. Maintains and manages databases; enters data appropriately. Ensures data integrity and consistency in computer database and written records. Maintains consent forms, all other documentations and sponsor correspondences. Prepares monthly enrollment reports. Plans meetings and takes detailed minutes, as needed. Responsible for ordering and maintaining stock of necessary supplies for projects and office. Assists in any administrative related activities including time accounting and billing in a timely and accurate manner. Able to accommodate a changing work schedule and travel to different locations in the Tri-County area. Performs other duties as assigned. The Research Associate 1, SOM 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. 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. 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 required
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to accommodate a changing work schedule including evenings and weekends as necessary.
Ability to travel to different locations in the Tri-County area.
Excellent English skills (both oral and written) required.

Nice To Haves

Creole/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Establishes patient/participant screening procedures with Principal Investigator and collects data from patient charts, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other sources.
Organizes and handles the flow of information to and from study participants, including study participant contact information.
Establishes/maintains contact with patient/participants, health care providers, community agencies and study sponsors.
Schedules appointments and updates calendars.
Maintains logs/progress reports to track enrolled participants.
Maintains and manages databases; enters data appropriately.
Ensures data integrity and consistency in computer database and written records.
Maintains consent forms, all other documentations and sponsor correspondences.
Prepares monthly enrollment reports.
Plans meetings and takes detailed minutes, as needed.
Responsible for ordering and maintaining stock of necessary supplies for projects and office.
Assists in any administrative related activities including time accounting and billing in a timely and accurate manner.
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.