Research Associate 2, SOM

Company: University of Miami
Location: Miami
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here ($7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet (\_eRecruiting\_ApplyforaJob.pdf) . The University of Miami is currently seeking a part time Research Associate 2 to work at JMH - Lynn Rehabilitation Center in Miami. The incumbent supports research activities under the direction of a principle investigator, program director or designee of the principle investigator or program director. Core Job Functions 1. Understand and interpret research protocols, strictly following detailed procedures for research-related assessments and interventions. 2. Recruit, screen, interview, assess, and evaluate participants for study eligibility. 3. Coordinate recruitment, scheduling, and follow-up of study participants with the research team. 4. Administer questionnaires, sensory testing measures, and other assessments per protocol as assigned. 5. Collect, organize, and enter data from research studies 6. Assist with organizing and scheduling educational programs for research participants. 7. Establish and maintain rapport with participants and family to facilitate retention throughout the study. 8. Use sound judgement in the management of research tasks to appropriately prioritize meeting study benchmarks, research-related goals, and deadlines. 9. Exhibit the utmost integrity in the performance of research duties; consult with the PI when procedural deviations may occur. 10. Ensure compliance with the Informed Consent/Assent/HIPPA process, with accurate completion and documentation. 11. Assist with keeping staff and faculty on studies aware of certification and training requirements. 12. Display vigilance in record keeping with regards to recruitment efforts, participant enrollment, requests for subject reimbursement, participant progress throughout the study, adverse events, protocol deviations, and other processes as requested. 13. Assist with keeping study records, participant information, and all source documents and data collection forms well-organized and secure. 14. Providessupport for IRB processes (e.g., abiding by requirement for reporting safety or study deviations, initiating modifications to study procedures, and submitting annual reports) 15. Assist PI and co-investigators with summary reports and provide presentation support. 16. Identify and assist in overcoming barriers to efficiency in performing high quality research. 17. Comply with all required trainings and strive to excel in performance of all job duties. 18. Take an active role in advancing expertise through additional training and education as appropriate. 19. Participates in assigned training sessions and workshops. 20. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. 21. Perform other duties as assigned Department Specific Functions 1. Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data, maintaining databases, etc.2. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.3. Participates in the publication of significant results.4. Advances expertise through continued education, training and/or research.5. Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.6. Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice and guidance. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education:Bachelor's Degree in relevant field Experience: --- At least 1 year of previous work experience in human subjects research--- Advanced computer literacy and skills, including data entry/management experience 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. Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here () for additional information. Job Status: Part time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: r4 The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation's top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report's 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. Transforming lives With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

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