Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here (https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$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 (https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER\_eRecruiting\_ApplyforaJob.pdf) . The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", Department of Pediatrics-Psychology has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time 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. Core Responsibilities: + 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. Department Specific Functions: + Conducts data-entry for three large research and service grants into multiple databases, including REDCap and NIRS. + Collaborate closely with faculty and staff to gather necessary data for reports required by funding agencies. Performs data entry and quality assurance to ensure data entry completion and accuracy. + Assist in the coordination of data management (adherence to procedures, tracking, storage of data). + Develop protocols for data entry and collection to ensure program procedures are followed. + Assist in the development of a data management system. Prepares reports for staff, supervisors, and funding agencies. + Attend data meetings with supervisors, funding agency, and the data team. + Assist with administrative tasks such as inventory, purchase orders, and reimbursements. + Conduct literature reviews and assist in tasks related to grant writing and submission, presentations, and publications. + Performs other duties as assigned. 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 + Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. + Strong ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. + Proven skill in managing deadlines and delivering results within tight timeframes. + Ability to quickly learn and manage multiple databases efficiently. + Excellent organizational skills with the ability to track and ensure accurate data entry. 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. 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 (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: A6