Research Support Specialist (A)

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth Department is seeking a full-time Research Support Specialist to assist with collecting, compiling, and documenting research data in Miami, FL. The role supports daily study activities and provides statistical support for research protocols.

Core duties include data research and analysis, quality assurance, coordinating community meetings, and aiding in grant preparation and publication efforts. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Researches, collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data; maintains databases.
• Conducts quality assurance checks and reports on activity status.
• Coordinates community working group meetings for protocol activities.
• Serves as primary contact for community partners and oversees data collection.
• Prepares and updates study procedures manuals.
• Assists with grant proposals by processing regulatory documents.
• Contributes to publications and presentations.

Skills

Learning agility

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Miami/UHealth Department 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.

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
• Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
• No previous experience required
• 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.

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

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida’s only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We’re the challenge you’ve been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Staff