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University of Miami · 20 hours ago

Research Support Specialist

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

The University of Miami is seeking a Full Time Research Support Specialist to work at the UHealth medical campus in Miami, FL. The role involves collecting and documenting research data, assisting with daily study activities, and providing statistical support to ensure the successful implementation of research protocols.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Research, 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

Perform all recruitment related aspects of the day-to-day conduct of the study including screening phone calls and the pre-screening of medical records

Determine potential patient eligibility through medical records including community and internal recruitment sources, and assist in retention/follow-up efforts

Provide research support to the Principal investigator and project director

Assist with the maintenance of databases (e.g., scheduling, follow-up), and tracking participants

Assist with data coding, cleaning, and entry, maintaining participant data files and general data management functions

Ensure adherence to protocol, training, quality control, and implementation of study procedures

Assist in report preparation (e.g., tracking recruitment site, refusal, exclusions, etc.)

Assist with collection/transport of blood samples to designated laboratories

Qualification

Data analysisDatabase managementTechnical proficiencyCommunicationLearning agilityTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant field required

Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands

Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment

Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications

Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Tuition remission

And more

Company

University of Miami

Glassdoor3.9

At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

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