Research Assistant

Research Assistant 3

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Public Health has an exciting opportunity for a full time Research Assistant 3 to work in Miami, FL. The Research Assistant 3 explores innovations to research and strives to improve implementation and family outcomes. The Research Assistant 3 ensures compliance with University policies, rules, and regulations to meet federal, state, and local standards pertaining to safety and ethics.

Core responsibilities:

• Plans and implements research experiments, according to research protocols, to assure high-quality scientific results in support of applicable project goals.
• Participates in assessing the feasibility of implementing innovations.
• Assesses data trends and develops reports and presentations.
• Supports the initiation of new research by reviewing and synthesizing literature.
• Oversees inventory of supplies and equipment and places orders in a timely fashion.
• Assists in the preparation of scientific papers, reports, and manuscripts.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions:

• Seeking a Research Assistant with a background in clinical research. Responsibilities include patient screening and enrollment, data management, and implementation of research protocols. The ideal candidate will be flexible, detail-oriented, and accountable in supporting scientific and research activities.
• Maintains enrollment procedures in accordance with study protocols.
• Recruit, screen, and enroll eligible participants for research studies.
• Obtain informed consent and ensure that participants fully understand the research procedures. Administering study-related procedures and interventions.
• Conducts chart reviews and pre-screening to determine participant eligibility and coordinates basic clinical research protocols.
• Coordinates routine clinical study activities, including data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, scheduling appointments and study visits, organizing meetings, and supporting project evaluation activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including case report forms, medical records, and study logs.
• Assists in preparing progress reports and annual self-evaluations of performance.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team, including investigators, data managers, administrative staff, and community-based staff.
• Participate in team meetings and provide updates on study progress, issues, and outcomes.
• Assist with data entry and quality control for research data.
• Performs moderate research tasks and adapts procedures for quality improvement under supervision.
• Understands and follows technical instructions for operating clinical research equipment and assists in troubleshooting operational issues when they arise.
• Assists in monitoring and reporting adverse events to the Principal Investigator or supervisor, including those reported by participants.
• Addresses adverse events according to protocol, advocates for participants, and maintains quality standards throughout the study.
• Identifies, reports, and assists in resolving protocol deviations and unanticipated events.
• Maintains required skills and completes mandatory training related to safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.
• Collaborate with a local sexual health community-based organization to receive training in delivering PrEP navigation services
• Adheres to department-specific policies and procedures and safeguards departmental assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded as needed.

Core

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
• Minimum 3 years of relevant 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.

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