Research Support Specialist — Field-Based Public Health

umiami; Miami (FL); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Public Health invites applications for a full-time Research Support Specialist position in Miami, FL. The role supports the Firefighter Cancer Initiative with data collection, participant coordination, and regulatory activities, working across field and office sites in Florida and beyond.

Responsibilities include data management, QA, grant support, and manuscript preparation while collaborating with investigators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Research, Ethics, and Compliance Training (CITI) preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience not required but preferred.
• Learning agility and teamwork skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge in the use of REDCap is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Responsabilités

• Plan and conduct data collection, management, and QA across studies.
• Coordinate community working group meetings and serve as primary contact for partners.
• Monitor study progress, generate weekly progress reports.
• Assist with grant proposals and regulatory documents (IRB, JHS, CTO, UMH).
• Contribute to publications and presentations.
• Travel to meetings or data collection as needed.
• Perform data entry and maintain research files.
• Ensure adherence to university policies and safeguard assets.

Connaissances

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

REDCap knowledge

Oral and written communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Outils

REDCap

Description du poste

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Public Health invites applications for a full-time Research Support Specialist position in Miami, FL. The role supports the Firefighter Cancer Initiative with data collection, participant coordination, and regulatory activities, working across field and office sites in Florida and beyond.

Responsibilities include data management, QA, grant support, and manuscript preparation while collaborating with investigators.