Research Associate 1, SOM (A)
University of Miami

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The Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases has an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate 1.

• Reports to Primary Investigators on assigned funded/unfunded research studies
• Develops and maintains reporting needs and/or other requirements as established by the IRB and the HIPAA office
• Reviews and administers informed consent forms to candidates for infectious diseases related studies.
• Maintains any reports and other requirements as required by the HSRO
• Interacts with various agencies and their representatives on issues regarding future and on-going protocols requiring occasional visits to supporting agencies and national meetings
• Involved with patient recruitment and screening by conducting sampling research design in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Obtains necessary medical records and schedules patients for any research related visit
• Maintains a study patient list as required per protocol
• Coordinates research related activities, including scheduling of participants and administrative activities (invoicing and maintaining participant logs) at the Research Unit
• Assist with reporting to sponsors
• Supervises other research personnel conducting research at the Research Unit
• Keeps track enrollment log regarding patients for payment
• Develops and manages the following procedures as they pertain to studies and patients:
  • Completes patient data forms
  • Collects results from outside laboratories and enters data into case report forms
  • Maintains pool of study candidates and ensures their availability
  • Contacts patients as required by the PI for clinical follow-up of requirements and adherence to research protocols
  • Reviews the medical chart for patient's vital signs, including weight, temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure and any other data required on the case report form
  • Enters data in case report form binders as needed
  • Coordinates the necessary patient evaluations per physician's orders and/or study protocol requirements
  • Performs phlebotomy duties: blood drawn, preparation of specimens, shipping and transport to storage facilities:

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in biology or other related field.

Experience is not required.

Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office;

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and time-management skills; and a strong desire to learn.

Seek self-motivated individual who is able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative research team and take direction from the Administrator and Faculty.

Excellent communication skills English (both verbal and written) required.

Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of pathophysiology and disease processes.
• Basic knowledge base for clinical research.
• Demonstrates the ability to access relevant clinical and relevant research information.
• Contribute to research activities and participate in the publication of significant results

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

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Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:A5

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