Research Support Specialist

Research Support Specialist

The University of Miami/UHealth Department Obstetrician & Gynecologist (OBGYN) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Support Specialist to work in Miami, FL. The Research Support Specialist performs a variety of duties involved in the collection, compilation, and documentation of research data related to the assigned research studies. The incumbent also assists with the implementation of daily study activities and provides statistical support to these activities.

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.

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