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The Department of Psychiatry 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.

• Assist with development of scientific scholarship products such as manuscripts, PowerPoint, etc.

• Assist with basic data analysis

• Engages with community stakeholders and coordinates recruitment activities.

• Performs chart review/pre-screening activities for study participant eligibility and coordination of simple clinical research protocols. Maintains enrollment procedures according to the protocol.

• Performs routine activities of clinical studies including data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, schedules appointments and study visits, meeting scheduling, administering surveys and project evaluation.

• Adheres to cultural competency guidelines; implements strategies to meet study participants' needs for language translation, health literacy, etc.

• Performs moderate to complex research tests/ experiments and adapts procedures for quality improvement under supervision.

• Assists in observing and informing the PI/supervisor of adverse events, including those reported by study participants.

• Addresses adverse events per protocol, advocating for study participants and quality standards throughout the lifespan of the study.

• Proficiency in building, modifying and maintaining REDcap database for the study.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required

• No prior experience required

• Ability to collect data using a spreadsheet and prepare study findings for publication.

• Data management, including ensuring the quality and completeness of research data.

• 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.

• Bilingual/Spanish and English proficiency

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.

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