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The department of Medicine, division of Infectious Diseases has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Associate to work on the UHealth campus. The Research Associate 1 supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. Moreover, the incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.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

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.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.Commitment to the University’s core values.Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Department Specific Functions

Reports to Primary Investigators on assigned funded/unfunded research studies.Develops and maintains reporting needs and/or other requirements as established by the IRB, HSRO, and the HIPAA office.Reviews and administers informed consent forms to candidates for infectious diseases related studies.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, and in the community as required by study protocol. 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).Assist with reporting to sponsors.Participate and assist in preparation of study meetings.Collaborates with other research personnel conducting research at the Research Unit.Keeps track enrollment log regarding patients for payment.Contacts patients as required by the PI for clinical follow-up of requirements and adherence to research protocolsReviews the medical chart for patient’s vital signs, including weight, temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure and any other data required by the study protocolsEnters data in case report form binders or electronic systems as neededCoordinates the necessary patient evaluations per physician’s orders and/or study protocol requirementsMay be ask to performs phlebotomy duties: blood drawn, preparation of specimens, shipping and transport to storage facilitiesParticipates in the publication of significant research results. Advances expertise through education, training, and research. Assist in preparation of research proposals. Performs calculations to complete research test results. Participates in training sessions and workshops.

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.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

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