Research Support Specialist (N) at University of Miami, Florida

Research Support Specialist

The University of Miami is currently seeking a Research Support Specialist to work at Soffer Clinical Research Center in Miami. The incumbent performs a variety of duties involved in the collection, compilation, and documentation of research data related to the assigned research studies. He/she 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 the 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 Functions:

• Enrolling new patients to participate in clinical research.
• Performs chart review/pre-screening activities for study participant eligibility and coordination of simple clinical research protocols. Maintains enrollment procedures according to the protocol.
• Coordinates routine activities of clinical studies including data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, scheduling appointments and study visits, meeting scheduling, and project evaluation.
• Performs moderate research tasks and adapts procedures for quality improvement under supervision.
• Understands and follows technical instructions for operating clinical research equipment, and problem-solving when operational failures occur.
• Assists in observing and informing the PI/supervisor of adverse events, including those reported by study participants.
• Addresses adverse events per protocol, advocating for study participants and quality standards throughout the lifespan of the study.
• Identifies, reports, and helps solve problems in protocol deviations and unanticipated occurrences.
• Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.
• Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.
• Maintains monthly progress reports and annual self-evaluation of performance. Adheres to Department-Specific policies and procedures and safeguards Department assets.

Core Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Certification and Licensing: CITI Program: Human Subject Research, Group 1: Biomedical Researchers (HSR), and Conflict of Interest (COI) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

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