Clinical Research Assistant Jobs in Miami, FL

INTRODUCTION

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Psychiatry has an exciting opportunity for a full time Clinical Research Coordinator 1.

The position will be hybrid with the option to do fieldwork in either New York City or Miami, and involves a five day work week that may include weekend effort.

The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 will report to Dr. Vilma Gabbay and serve on projects with a multidisciplinary and collaborative team. Projects include innovative MRI-based imaging approaches, investigations of neuroinflammation, and the use of behavioral paradigms to probe reward processing in mood and anxiety disorders in adults and adolescents. CRC 1s will have the opportunity to gain excellent clinical and research experience, with the potential for publication.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs chart review/pre-screening activities for study participant eligibility and coordination of simple clinical research protocols. Maintains enrollment procedures according to the protocol.
• Coordinates routine activities of clinical studies including data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, schedules appointments and study visits, meeting scheduling, and project evaluation.
• Performs moderate to complex research tests/experiments and adapts procedures for quality improvement under supervision.
• Understands and follows technical instructions for operating clinical research equipment, problem solves when operational failures occur.
• 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.
• Identifies, reports, and helps problem solve protocol deviations and unanticipated occurrences.
• Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.
• Knows the contents and maintenance of study-specific clinical research regulatory binders.
• Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

• Handles the process of conducting research studies and related projects.
• Responsibilities include any combination of research participant-related activities such as recruitment, screening, psychiatric assessment, data collection, analysis, and management using electronic data capture systems, interaction with patient’s treatment team, imaging acquisition, and preparation of manuscripts.
• Ensures that studies are conducted according to protocol design and will report deviations as they arise, and maintain study files such as regulatory documents, correspondence, case report forms and data files.
• Performs activities related to regulatory compliance such as IRB submissions, mandates issued by the study sponsor, and any other regulatory entity.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Strong background in neuroscience or psychology with previous research experience
• 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.

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 groundbreaking 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:

Full time

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Staff