Research Intern

CORE JOB SUMMARY The Intern supports research and administrative activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects and working closely with laboratory staff. Moreover, the incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures. 2. Participates in the publication of significant results. 3. Maintains an overview of relevant research findings. 4. Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice. 5. Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research. 6. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment. 7. Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results. 8. 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. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: Current Undergraduate or graduate student Certification and Licensing: Not Applicable Experience: No prior experience required Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: ● Ability to collect data using a spreadsheet and prepare study findings for publication. ● Data management, including ensuring the quality and completeness of research data. ● 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. ● Commitment to the University’s core values. ● Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Intern, SOM (N) UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI ● Excellent writing skills, as well as strong analytical aptitude and strong communication skills; ● Ability to manage workload with minimum supervision and collaborate with a wide range of colleagues while meeting deadlines; ● Excellent interpersonal skills: being able to listen and collaborate with a wide range of players, being able to work independently, being proactive and taking initiative; Department Specific Functions 1. Assist with development of scientific scholarship products such as manuscripts, PowerPoint, etc. 2. Assist with basic data analysis 3. Engages with community stakeholders and coordinates recruitment activities. 4. Performs chart review/pre-screening activities for study participant eligibility and coordination of simple clinical research protocols. Maintains enrollment procedures according to the protocol. 5. Performs routine activities of clinical studies including data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, schedules appointments and study visits, meeting scheduling, administering surveys and project evaluation. 6. Adheres to cultural competency guidelines; implements strategies to meet study participants' needs for language translation, health literacy, etc. 7. Performs moderate to complex research tests/ experiments and adapts procedures for quality improvement under supervision. 8. Assists in observing and informing the PI/supervisor of adverse events, including those reported by study participants. 9. Addresses adverse events per protocol, advocating for study participants and quality standards throughout the lifespan of the study.