University of Miami
Current Employees
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tip sheet . 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. 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. 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. 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
for additional information.
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click
here
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 . 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. 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. 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. 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
for additional information.