Research Associate 2 at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

Job Description:

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Research Associate 2 to work at the UHealth Medical Campus.

The Research Associate 2 supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. Moreover, the incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

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  Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.

  
  


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  Participates in the publication of significant results.

  
  


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  Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.

  
  


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  Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.

  
  


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  Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.

  
  


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  Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.

  
  


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  Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.

  
  


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  Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.

  
  


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  Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.

  
  


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  Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

  
  

Department Specific Functions

This position is part of the Behavioral Community Based Research Shared Resource (BCSR). The Research Associate 2 will provide professional level support and coordination for research and administrative related activities. The incumbent will implement day-to-day tasks related to research protocols and office support to facilitate the efficient operations of BCSR.

• Establishes patient/participant screening procedures with Principal Investigator and collects data from patient charts, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other sources.


• Organizes and handles the flow of information to and from study participants, including study participant contact information.


• Establishes/maintains contact with patient/participants, health care providers, community agencies and study sponsors.


• Recruits, consents, and enrolls research participants. Maintains consent forms and all other study documentations and correspondences.


• Maintain reporting needs as established by the IRB, HIPAA, HSRO, DSMC, and funding/sponsored agencies as needed including continuing reports, amendments, reportable events, and deviations.


• Perform electronic medical chart reviews upon participation enrollment and completion using EPIC/CERNER and update VELOS with participants status.


• Perform screening interviews, conduct and/or coordinate focus groups and behavioral interventions, and administer survey instruments related to specific research projects.


• Schedules appointments and updates calendars.


• Maintains logs/progress reports to track enrolled participants.


• Maintains and manages databases; enters data appropriately. Ensures data integrity and consistency in computer database and written records. Maintains consent forms, all other documentations and sponsor correspondences.


• Prepares monthly enrollment reports.


• Plans meetings and takes detailed minutes, as needed.


• Responsible for ordering and maintaining stock of necessary supplies for projects and office.


• Assists in any administrative related activities including time accounting and billing in a timely and accurate manner.

• Able to accommodate a changing work schedule and travel to different locations in the Tri-County area.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Excellent English skills (both oral and written) required. Spanish or Creole preferred.

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:

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

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  Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

  
  


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  Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

  
  


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  Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

  
  


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  Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

  
  


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  Commitment to the University's core values.

  
  


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  Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

  
  

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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:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:A6 Apply Now