Research Support Specialist

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CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                           

• Researches, collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data and maintains databases.

• Conducts quality assurance checks, reports on the status of research activities, and submits monthly activity logs for protocol.

• Organizes and coordinates community working group meetings for protocol activities.

• Serves as primary point of contact for community partners and supervises and oversees research data collection at protocol venues in the community.

• Reviews study progress, identifies areas of opportunity, and recommends solutions.

• Prepares and updates study research procedures manuals.

• Assists with the preparation of grant proposals by processing regulatory documents for all institutions and offices involved.

• Contributes to the publication and presentation of significant results and writes and edits material for publication and presentation.

• Maintains research files and responds to phone calls on the research study phone line.

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

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS

• The Research Associate supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects

• Adheres to University policies and procedures

• Assists with participation recruitment, screening, and enrollment for human subject research studies

• Ensures that all research complies with the IRB associated with this project

• Analyzing and preparing specimens, contributing to research projects focused on GYO cancers, and maintaining laboratory supplies

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                                                         

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

• No previous experience required

• Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

• 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 appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

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

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff