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The Department of Public Health Science - Environment and Public Health is currently seeking a Research Support Specialist to work in Miami. The Research Support Specialist performs a variety of duties involved in the collection, compilation, and documentation of research data related to assigned research studies. Works closely with the faculty investigator and the primary investigator in the implementation of daily study activities. Provides statistical support for research projects. Researches and collects data, maintains databases, interprets, synthesizes, and analyzes data using scientific or statistical techniques; conducts quality assurance checks with research data manager; reports on status of research activities and submits monthly activity logs for protocol. Assists in the organization and coordination of community working group meetings for protocol activities including the development of protocol timelines, meeting agendas, resource materials, and oral presentations for study-related work; serves as primary point of contact for community partners; supervises and oversees research data collection at protocol venues in the community.

Collaborates with faculty investigators to successfully administer the study protocols, reviews study progress and recommends solutions to faculty investigators; prepares weekly progress reports for presentation and review at team meetings, and coordinates research team meetings with the assistance of the faculty investigators and principal investigator. Implements day-to-day project activities including the preparation of research reports and the participation in dissemination activities; prepares study research procedures manual. Assists with the preparation of grant proposals by processing regulatory documents for all institutions and offices involved, including IRB, JHS, CTO, and UMH. Contributes to the publication and/or presentation of significant results; writes and edits material for publication and presentation. Conducts data entry, maintains research files and responds to phone calls on the research study phone line.

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        

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Certification and Licensing:
Certification in relevant specialty or field 

Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in research, clinical settings, hospitals, etc. or study coordination is required. Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
•    Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
•    Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
•    Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
•    Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Department Specific Functions

The Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a full time Research Support Specialist to support federal and state-funded research projects focused on firefighter health and safety. The Caban-Martinez Lab is focused on surveillance and the design/evaluation of workplace interventions to improve the health of first responders. Dr. Alberto Caban-Martinez leads the efforts for the Firefighter Cancer Initiative and is seeking a talented research specialist to support the projects, research and administrative activities of this longitudinal cohort study.

•    Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
•    Collects and analyzes data, ensures accurate written and computerized records.
•    Records research procedures and results; maintains records, codes data for electronic data capture.
•    Responsible for lab housekeeping duties, such as stock lab consumables, maintain sample biorepository.
•    Collect and enter data into data repositories. 
•    Process research samples.
•    Input data into REDCap.
•    Work with study coordinator to get informed consent.
•    Assist with collection and administration of surveys in the field both in the State of Florida and nationally
•    Assists in maintaining /logs progress reports to track both currently enrolled as well as follow-up participants. 
•    Organizes/schedules investigator meetings and fire service site recruitment and data collection
•    Complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
•    Prepares analytical reports relative to research data.
•    Monitors progress of research projects and coordinates information between research team.

•    Work with senior scientist(s) optimize field data collection protocols and troubleshoot issues.
•    Prepare and deliver concise presentations to internal peer review groups and external Firefighter Cancer Initiative stakeholders.
•    Commitment to the University’s core values.
•    Operates and maintains and adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
•    Execute the plan developed for collection of protocol specific subject specimens, i.e.  blood specimen, tissue samples, etc. as per protocol. Works closely with research coordinators to ensure that specimens are collected as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
•    Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
•    High-level interpersonal skills are required.
•    Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
•    Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
•    Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
•    Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
•    Excellent English oral and written communication skills and strong computer skills are required.
•    Knowledge of medical terminology.
•    Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
•    Commitment to the University’s core values.
 

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

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