Research Assistant (Temporary) at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Part Time Research Assistant to work at our UHealth Medical Campus.


The Research Assistant (Temporary) performs a variety of duties involved in the recruitment of Hispanic/Latino prostate cancer participants for an NCI funded cancer survivorship interventional research study. The research assistant who will work under the project director to oversee all recruitment related aspects of the day-to-day conduct of the study. Recruitment, data collection, and retention efforts will be conducted in Spanish. Duties include overseeing procedures specific to identification of potential patients including multiple recruitment sources, eligibility, retention and follow-up efforts, and working closely with internal registries. The research assistant will also be responsible for providing research support to the PI, assisting with maintenance of databases, tracking participants, coordination of research meetings, assist with literature reviews/searches and manuscript preparation, data coding, cleaning, and entry, maintaining participant data files and data management. This position will assess participants for the NCI funded, multi-site study Avanzando Caminos (Leading Pathways).



CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Sets up and operates various scientific apparatus and makes minor repairs.
2. Prepares correspondence and answers phones.
3. Formulates and maintains bibliographies and completes applications and forms.
4. Orders laboratory supplies and maintains culture media reagents.
5. Reviews and edits various materials for publication and prepares publication schedules.
6. Maintains appropriate logs, records, and study notebooks.
7. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University as


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

Education: High School diploma or equivalent


Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience. Fluency in Spanish (both spoken and written). Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.



Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University's core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.



Department Specific function:



The Research Assistant (Temporary) performs a variety of duties involved in the recruitment of Hispanic/Latino prostate cancer participants for an NCI funded cancer survivorship interventional research study. The research assistant who will work under the project director to oversee all recruitment related aspects of the day-to-day conduct of the study. Recruitment, data collection, and retention efforts will be conducted in Spanish. Duties include: overseeing procedures specific to identification of potential patients including multiple recruitment sources, eligibility, retention and follow-up efforts, and working closely with internal registries. The research assistant will also be responsible for providing research support to the PI, assisting with maintenance of databases, tracking participants, coordination of research meetings, assist with literature reviews/searches and manuscript preparation, data coding, cleaning, and entry, maintaining participant data files and data management.


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


UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.


The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.



Job Status:

Part time



Employee Type:

Temporary



Pay Grade:

A5