Research Support Coordinator

Core Job Summary

The Research Support Coordinator performs a variety of duties involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical and genetic research data for multiple assigned studies. Moreover, the incumbent organizes and coordinates professional development with the project team and acts as liaison between the University and project partners.

Core Job Functions

• Serves as the primary contact person for referral sites.
• Meets with study participants to explain the purpose of the study and study procedures and obtains informed consent.
• Affords assistance with the preparation and monitoring of IRB documents, administers clinical interviews, and coordinates all assessment and patient contact activity.
• Tracks participants through all stages of the research program.
• Ensures that relevant protocols are implemented in a rigorous fashion and supervises the implementation of data quality assurance procedures.
• Handles petty cash for study activities and organizes data forms.
• Participates in manuscript, report, and grant proposal preparation.
• Maintains oversight of the revenue cycle for external contracts and relationships, including functions outsourced, core and bolt-on technologies, specialty recovery vendors, and collection agencies.

Core Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Experience: Minimum 2 Years Of Relevant Experience Required.
• Certification and Licensing: Refer To Department Description For Applicable Certification Requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Job Status

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs.

University of Miami

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