Research Support Specialist (Pediatric Hematology)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Research Support Specialist to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl. CORE JOB SUMMARY The Research Support Specialist performs a variety of duties involved in the collection, compilation, and documentation of research data related to the assigned research studies. The incumbent also assists with the implementation of daily study activities and provides statistical support to these activities. Department Specific Functions Maintains logs/progress reports to track both currently enrolled as well as follow-up patients/participants. Organizes and handles the flow of information to and from study participants, including study participant contact information. Maintains consent forms, all other documentation and sponsor correspondences. Attend meetings with research team members as needed. Maintains logs/progress reports to track both currently enrolled as well as follow-up patients/participants. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
No previous experience required
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

Researches, collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data and maintains databases.
Conducts quality assurance checks, reports on the status of research activities, and submits monthly activity logs for protocol.
Organizes and coordinates community working group meetings for protocol activities.
Serves as primary point of contact for community partners and supervises and oversees research data collection at protocol venues in the community.
Reviews study progress, identifies areas of opportunity, and recommends solutions.
Prepares and updates study research procedures manuals.
Assists with the preparation of grant proposals by processing regulatory documents for all institutions and offices involved.
Contributes to the publication and presentation of significant results and writes and edits material for publication and presentation.
Maintains research files and responds to phone calls on the research study phone line.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Maintains logs/progress reports to track both currently enrolled as well as follow-up patients/participants.
Organizes and handles the flow of information to and from study participants, including study participant contact information.
Maintains consent forms, all other documentation and sponsor correspondences.
Attend meetings with research team members as needed.
Maintains logs/progress reports to track both currently enrolled as well as follow-up patients/participants.
Performs other duties as assigned.