Clinical Research Participant Specialist (A)

The Hussman Institute has an exciting opportunity for a full‑time Clinical Research Participant Specialist position. The incumbent assists in community outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and retention of participants for clinical studies/trials. Core Job Functions Assists with the designs and implementation of overall recruiting strategy for clinical studies/trials. Sources and recruits study participants by using databases, social media, hospitals, mental health clinics, shelter programs, etc. Prescreens and evaluates candidates for study participation. Provides analytical and well‑documented recruiting reports to leadership. Acts as a point of contact and builds influential client relationships during prescreen process. Communicates effectively with participants and referral sources. Markets clinical trials to community and participates in community outreach events to promote study awareness. Schedules and conducts marketing presentations to various referral sources. Understands clinical protocols (i.e. Phase I to Phase IV), associated study specifications and develops effective client recruitment programs accordingly. Acts as a primary liaison between referral sources and the organization. Completes required forms during the initial evaluation: demographic form, intake form, database consent form, releases of information, etc. and reviews the criteria for the programs. Updates and maintains patient database with required information. Visits appropriate referral sources (i.e. hospitals, clinics, etc.) to market clinical studies/trials and conducts face‑to‑face screenings and assessments to determine eligibility; communicates with family or persons involved in participant’s care. Designs and develops client education materials as needed. Attends and participates in meetings with interdisciplinary treatment team as needed. Maintains participant confidentiality at all times. Attends field‑related conferences/seminars/trainings as approved by supervisor. Adheres to University and unit‑level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Department Specific Functions Participates in the implementation of policies and procedures to accomplish program goals. Participates in outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities. Participates in community events and other activities to increase program awareness. Helps design and implement culturally appropriate recruitment, enrollment, and retention strategies. Recruits, enrolls and retains participants into the study including obtaining informed consent, conducting interviews and questionnaire completion with research participants according to detailed procedures and guidelines. Participates in the scheduling of appointments for program participants. Maintains effective lines of communications (phone/emails) with potential and enrolled participants to ensure adherence to study goals and objectives are met. Conducts basic examinations such as height, weight, automated blood pressure reading, and hip‑waist ratios according to detailed procedures and guidelines. Maintains logs/progress reports to track prospective and enrolled participants as well as participants for follow‑up program activities. Oversees procedures for collecting, processing, and shipping biospecimens to the designated biobank. Assists on the maintenance and calibration of study equipment. Helps develop forms for collecting/summarizing data as needed. Enters data and assists with the creation and maintenance of databases. Verifies accuracy, integrity and consistency of research data and participates in data quality control. Provides assistance with IRB processes (e.g., abiding by requirement for reporting safety or study deviations, initiating modifications to study procedures, etc.). Conducts phlebotomy procedures as needed. Participates in ongoing UM and research‑related trainings. Maintains all required research certifications. Assists with other research and administrative activities as assigned. Local travel involved. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. Phlebotomy certification is preferred. Core Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. Minimum one year of related experience required. This is a full‑time, regular position. Flexible hours may be needed to accommodate the needs of study participants – some evenings and weekends. The position may also require local travel and may require travel to national meetings and trainings. Candidates selected for this position are required to undergo a drug screening test prior to the final offer of employment being made. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Miami