Clinical Research Participant Specialist – Public Health Sciences

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The Department of Public Health Sciences has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Participant Specialist to work on an important study.  This study will determine how friendship, sexual and venue-based social networks promote or suppress encouragement, uptake, and adherence to PrEP. This study will be implemented in Miami-Dade County and will focus on Latino men who have sex with men (LMSM). This study will specifically address self-identified bisexual/straight LMSM who are the bridge between MSM and the general population in Miami.

The Clinical Research Participant Specialist assists in community outreach, recruitment and enrollment of participants for clinical studies/trials.  Key responsibilities of this role include scheduling assessments, completion of clinical intakes and assessments, conducting in-person and telephone interviews, marketing clinical studies/trials.  Implement and uphold all Human Subject Protection procedures (consent, confidentiality, etc.). Maintain accurate data on all record keeping forms Transport and maintain computers, laptops, and other lab equipment. Assists with the designs and implementation of overall recruiting strategy for clinical studies/trials. Sources and recruits study participants by using databases, social media, hospitals, mental health clinics, shelter programs, etc. Prescreens and evaluates candidates for study participation. Provides analytical and well-documented recruiting reports to leadership. Acts as a point of contact and builds influential client relationships during prescreen process. Communicates effectively with participants and referral sources. Markets clinical trials to community and participates in community outreach events to promote study awareness. Schedules and conducts marketing presentations to various referral sources. Understands clinical protocols (i.e. Phase I to Phase IV), associated study specifications and develops effective client recruitment programs accordingly. Acts as a primary liaison between referral sources and the organization. Completes required forms during the initial evaluation: demographic form, intake form, database consent form, releases of information, etc. and reviews the criteria for the programs. Updates and maintain patient database with required information. Visits appropriate referral sources (i.e. hospitals, clinics, etc.) to market clinical studies/trials and conducts face-to-face screenings and assessments to determine eligibility; communicates with family or persons involved in participant’s care. Designs and develops client education materials as needed. Attends and participates in meetings with interdisciplinary treatment team as needed. Maintains participant confidentiality at all times. Attends field related conferences/seminars/trainings as approved by supervisor. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.

Experience: 

Minimum of one year of related experience working with the study’s targeted population.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of pre-exposure prophylaxis (effectiveness, usage, testing, etc.)
• Positive attitude and willingness to work with the study’s targeted population.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office)
• 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.
• Fluent in English/Spanish

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

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