Research Assistant 1 (A)

Core Job Functions

• Sets up and operates various scientific apparatus and makes minor repairs.
• Prepares correspondence and answers phones.
• Formulates and maintains bibliographies and completes applications and forms.
• Orders laboratory supplies and maintains culture media reagents.
• Reviews and edits various materials for publication, and prepares publication schedules.
• Maintains appropriate logs, records, and study notebooks.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• Recruitment capabilities and the screening of potential patients/subjects for eligibility to the study.
• Demonstrates critical judgment to maintain the integrity of the research protocol without compromising patient safety.
• Demonstrates appropriate skills relating to the execution of research protocols, such as determining eligibility, exclusion criteria, identifying need for modifications and adverse responses.
• Prepare NIH and IRB applications.
• Affiliate in the development of recruitment strategies and promotional materials.
• Affiliate in the informed consent process and ensure that the patient/subject fully understands what is required of them throughout the study.
• Create and maintain participant charts & coordinate participant appointments.
• Collections, organizes and maintains source documentation.
• Ensure protocol is being followed as approved by the IRB.
• Participate in research activities by assisting in the collection of data, initiating research under supervision as appropriate.
• Interact with patient/subject and families in a courteous and professional manner.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Pay

• Not specified.

Schedule

• Full time.

Pay

• Not specified.

Benefits

• Not specified.

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