Research Assistant 3

## Research Assistant 3

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** Research Assistant 3
** The University of Miami/UHealth department of SCCC has a Full Time 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
** Serve as the liaison with study coordinators to ensure lab kits are prepared and delivered for Miami and all network sites as needed.  
* Prepare research kits from stock supply for NCI, ETCTN, and other IIS/IITs studies.
* Monitor the QC departmental inbox for all changes relating to research kits.
* Maintain communication with the Research Lab regarding weekend or late-night sample collections.
* Coordinate with our CRLS Couriers for kit, documentation, and sample transport.
* Respond to client and sponsor inquiries.
* Manage Lab Manuals and update when protocols are modified.
* Answer Lab phones and direct calls to minimize interruption of Lab operations.
* Assist Lab Director with Lab Personnel training compliance and certification records.
* Assist Manager, Research Support - Laboratory with Lab budget development and tracking of expenditures.
* Prepares daily delivery confirmation reports and shares confirmation information with study team Point of contact and files report in study file.
* Assists in the development and updating of Lab Policy & Procedure.
* Coordinates with Phlebotomy for daily schedule.
* Assists in preparation of leadership reports as needed.
* Monitor and maintain research kit inventory weekly.
* Removing expired kits from inventory and destroying them per SOP guidelines and providing proper documentation.
* Maintain a log of all returned/canceled kits not used for sample collection.
* Technical (25%)
* Verify the sample information is consistent with Lab

Requisition Form and ensures chain of custody has been followed.
* Provide required research sample paperwork to be sent with samples and for uploading to research files.
* Participate in Site Initiation Visits (SIV) as needed with sponsors alongside Manager, Research Support – Laboratory.
* Recognize and apply requirements for all research lab supported protocols and lab manuals.
* Report protocol deviations to Lab Supervisor, Lab Director and/or study team as needed.
* Able to manage high volume of workload with accuracy and efficiency.
* And other duties as necessary as the department expands.

*** 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*
* * High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
* Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required            
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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

*** 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.  
*** Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
*** The University of…