Assoc. Scientist, SOM

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** If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click  to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .The Diabetes Research Institute has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Scientist, SOM (A) position. The incumbent supports the University’s research goals and objectives by performing laboratory experiments in his/her areas of interest, expertise, or assignment.

Moreover, the incumbent performs various analytical procedures involving method development and application development and synthesis.
** CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
*** Contributes to basic and applied research activities including authorship of scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.
* Publishes in refereed journals in collaboration with department leadership or independently.
* Supervises research employees and non-exempt staff.
* Writes extramural proposals with approval of senior managing staff.
* Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.
* Works with other researchers to use and develop end products.
* Provides ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researchers, supervisors, and other relevant staff.
* Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).
* Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
* 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.
***** CORE QUALIFICATIONS
*** Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree in relevant field
* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
** DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
**** Department Specific Functions
** Assist in the screening and consenting process for patients participating in clinical research studies. Review completed applications submitted by prospective participants and support the evaluation of eligibility for clinical trials. Contact potential participants to discuss inclusion and exclusion criteria, and ensure all participation requirements are met. Schedule appointments and provides participant reminders of upcoming data collection appointments and acts as liaison between participants and PI.

Analyze research data, including metabolic testing results and other protocol-specific outcomes. Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Research, principal investigators, and clinical staff to coordinate Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) clinical trials, including islet transplant trials Attends all weekly and monthly required meetings with Principal Investigator (PI), research team, and reports to the director of clinical research in a timely manner.

Completes study required trainings including but not limited to CITI Training, internal team training, specific study training, and collection of biospecimens Collect and process research blood samples and complete other required procedures necessary for trial participation. Ensures that the data packet is properly completed by the participant and entered into the different UM and sponsor’s platforms in a timely and accurate manner Attends community outreach and study recruitment events, as needed, with the University of Miami/DRI research team.

Willing to travel for Sponsor investigator meetings Perform additional duties as assigned.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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