Sr. Research Assistant at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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The University of Miami is currently seeking a Senior Research Assistant to work at Soffer Clinical Research Center in Miami. The incumbent explores innovations to research and strives to improve implementation and family outcomes. Further, the Senior Research Assistant ensures compliance with University policies, rules, and regulations to meet federal, state, and local standards pertaining to safety and ethics.



Core Job Summary



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



Department Specific Functions



• Responsible for conducting participant psychosocial assessments.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and protocol adherence.
• Delivers VL results and brief supportive counseling to participants.
• Conducts the data collection for the COSTA economic analysis.
• Helps to develop materials, and ensuring that necessary study materials are available to the coordinator, PIs or COSTA specialists.
• Manages the study calendar.
• Responsible for setting up study meetings.
• Keeps meeting minutes.
• Conducts literature searches.



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 3 years of relevant experience


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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:

A5