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University of Miami · 5 hours ago

Research Support Specialist (A)- Full Time- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, Florida

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

The University of Miami's Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is offering a Full Time position for a Research Support Specialist. The role involves collecting and documenting research data, assisting with study activities, and providing statistical support for various research studies.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Assist with patient recruitment for multiple ongoing Glaucoma clinical studies

Identify potential study candidates through clinic schedules, referrals, and study databases

Clearly explain all study-related details to patients, including purpose, procedures, time commitments, risks, and benefits

Answer patient questions in a professional, empathetic, and compliant manner

Conduct initial outreach calls, follow-up calls, and reminder calls to potential and enrolled participants

Schedule screening and study visits in coordination with clinic and research staff

Maintain accurate records of contacted patients, enrolled subjects, and recruitment status

Track recruitment metrics, enrollment goals, and participant retention over time

Update study logs and databases in compliance with protocol and regulatory requirements

Assist in-clinic when needed to introduce studies to newly referred or eligible patients

Collaborate with physicians, coordinators, and clinic staff to support recruitment efforts

Support participant retention by maintaining regular communication and addressing concerns

Ensure participants are informed of upcoming visits and study requirements

Follow all study protocols, privacy regulations and institutional guidelines

Maintain a professional and patient-centered approach in all interactions

Qualification

Data analysisTechnical proficiencyBilingual English SpanishCommunicationTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant field required

No previous experience required

Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands

Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment

Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications

Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders