Research Assistant 3

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About the role

The University of Miami/UHealth department of SCCC has a Full Time opportunity for a Full Time Research Assistant 3 to work in Miami, FL. The Research Assistant 3 explores innovations to research and strives to improve implementation and family outcomes. The Research Assistant 3 ensures compliance with University policies, rules, and regulations to meet federal, state, and local standards pertaining to safety and ethics.

Core Responsibilities

• Plans and implements research experiments, according to research protocols, to assure high-quality scientific results in support of applicable project goals.
• Participates in assessing the feasibility of implementing innovations.
• Assesses data trends and develops reports and presentations.
• Supports the initiation of new research by reviewing and synthesizing literature.
• Oversees inventory of supplies and equipment and places orders in a timely fashion.
• Assists in the preparation of scientific papers, reports, and manuscripts.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

Serve as the liaison with study coordinators to ensure lab kits are prepared and delivered for Miami and all network sites as needed.

• Prepare research kits from stock supply for NCI, ETCTN, and other IIS/IITs studies.
• Monitor the QC departmental inbox for all changes relating to research kits.
• Maintain communication with the Research Lab regarding weekend or late-night sample collections.
• Coordinate with our CRLS Couriers for kit, documentation, and sample transport.
• Respond to client and sponsor inquiries.
• Manage Lab Manuals and update when protocols are modified.
• Answer Lab phones and direct calls to minimize interruption of Lab operations.
• Assist Lab Director with Lab Personnel training compliance and certification records.
• Assist Manager, Research Support - Laboratory with Lab budget development and tracking of expenditures.
• Prepares daily delivery confirmation reports and shares confirmation information with study team Point of contact and files report in study file.
• Assists in the development and updating of Lab Policy & Procedure.
• Coordinates with Phlebotomy for daily schedule.
• Assists in preparation of leadership reports as needed.
• Monitor and maintain research kit inventory weekly.
• Removing expired kits from inventory and destroying them per SOP guidelines and providing proper documentation.
• Maintain a log of all returned/canceled kits not used for sample collection.
• Technical (25%)
• Verify the sample information is consistent with Lab Requisition Form and ensures chain of custody has been followed.
• Provide required research sample paperwork to be sent with samples and for uploading to research files.
• Participate in Site Initiation Visits (SIV) as needed with sponsors alongside Manager, Research Support - Laboratory.
• Recognize and apply requirements for all research lab supported protocols and lab manuals.
• Report protocol deviations to Lab Supervisor, Lab Director and/or study team as needed.
• Able to manage high volume of workload with accuracy and efficiency.
• And other duties as necessary as the department expands.

Additional information

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 3 years 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.

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Pay and benefits

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.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff