Research Assistant 1

## Research Assistant 1

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Public Health has an exciting opportunity for a temporary Research Assistant to work in Miami, FL.The Research Assistant 1 contributes to research investigators by providing research and experimentation support while following established protocols. The Research Assistant 1 performs a clerical role to ensure the smooth operations of office facilities.

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* Core responsibilities:

*** Sets up and operates various scientific apparatus and makes minor repairs.
* Prepares correspondence and answers phones.
* Formulates and maintains bibliographies and completes applications and forms.
* Orders laboratory supplies and maintains culture media reagents.
* Reviews and edits various materials for publication and prepares publication schedules.
* Maintains appropriate logs, records, and study notebooks.
* 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 intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
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Qualifications:

*** High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
* Minimum of one (1) year of relevant research experience
* Learning Agility:
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