Job Description

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The University of Miami UHealth Department of Neurological Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a part time Research Assistant 1 to work in Miami, FL. The Research Assistant 1 contributes to research investigators by providing research and experimentation support while following established protocols. The Research Assistant 1 performs a clerical role to ensure the smooth operations of office facilities.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Sets up and operates various scientific apparatus and makes minor repairs. 2. Prepares correspondence and answers phones.
2. Formulates and maintains bibliographies and completes applications and forms.
3. Orders laboratory supplies and maintains culture media reagents.
4. Reviews and edits various materials for publication and prepares publication schedules.
5. Maintains appropriate logs, records, and study notebooks.
6. 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

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC JOB SUMMARY

The Research Assistant will support the coordination and implementation of clinical trials involving patients with acute spinal cord injury (SCI). Working under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and/or Clinical Research Coordinator, the Research Assistant will assist with participant recruitment, screening, informed consent, data collection, study coordination, and regulatory compliance.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS

• Support the coordination of multi-center trial protocols involving acute spinal cord injury.
• Coordinate study visits, assessments, and participant follow-up in collaboration with physicians, therapists, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Maintain accurate and organized study databases using REDCap and Excel.
• Conduct telephone screenings to determine participant eligibility based on inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Review medical records and document adverse events, injury characteristics, neurological assessments, and clinical outcomes.
• Maintain screening logs, assist with regulatory documents, and essential study files.
• Assist with IRB submissions, protocol amendments, and compliance with study protocols, GCP, and HIPAA.
• Support preparation of research reports, presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts.

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.

DEPARTMENT PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Certification and Licensing:

InStep ISNCSCI certification (preferred)

Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Previous clinical research or healthcare experience preferred.
• Familiarity with human subjects research, informed consent, and GCP.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic human anatomy knowledge
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn clinical research databases.

This is a department-specific job description intended to supplement the core job profile. It reflects duties and responsibilities specific to a particular department and may not encompass all tasks assigned to an individual position. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of the role performed within the department. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based on departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.

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. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Staff