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Role overview

Confidential Client (Scientific & QA) is hiring a Research Support Specialist to join a clinical research team in Miami, FL. This part-time role provides hands-on support for study implementation, data collection and management, quality assurance, and participant enrollment. The position supports routine protocol activities and contributes to research reporting and publications.

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Core responsibilities

• Research, collect, analyze, and synthesize study data; maintain and update research databases
• Conduct quality-assurance checks and report on research activity status
• Submit monthly protocol activity logs and prepare progress reports
• Organize and coordinate community working-group meetings related to protocols
• Serve as a primary point of contact for community partners and supervise data collection at community venues
• Review study progress, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend solutions
• Prepare and update study procedures manuals
• Assist with preparation of grant materials by processing regulatory documents across participating institutions
• Contribute to preparation of publications and presentations; write and edit related materials
• Maintain research files and respond to study-related phone inquiries
• Adhere to organization- and unit-level policies and safeguard organizational assets

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Department-specific responsibilities

This is an entry-level clinical research role that supports screening/enrollment, data management, and protocol implementation under supervision:

• Enroll new participants into clinical research studies and maintain enrollment procedures per protocol
• Perform chart reviews / pre-screening for participant eligibility for simple clinical protocols
• Coordinate routine clinical study activities: scheduling visits, planning timelines, meeting organization, and project evaluation
• Execute moderate research tasks and adapt procedures for quality improvement under supervision
• Operate and follow technical instructions for clinical research equipment; troubleshoot operational issues
• Observe and report adverse events to the PI/supervisor and address events per protocol
• Identify, report, and help resolve protocol deviations and unanticipated occurrences
• Follow applicable international, national, and local regulatory requirements for clinical research
• Maintain required skills and mandatory trainings in safety, research conduct, and continuing education
• Prepare monthly progress reports and annual self-evaluations

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Qualifications

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Certification (preferred)
  • CITI Program: Human Subject Research (Group 1: Biomedical Researchers) and Conflict of Interest (COI) preferred
• Experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical research or research support experience
• Skills & attributes
  • Strong attention to detail and data management skills
  • Effective communication and stakeholder coordination abilities
  • Ability to follow regulatory procedures and maintain accurate records
  • Comfortable working in community venues and clinical settings

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Additional details

• Employment type: Part-time; Staff classification; Pay Grade: A6
• Estimated compensation: $41,954 per year (estimated)
• Work location: Miami, FL (on-site involvement and community-based data collection expected)
• Health & safety requirement: Employees who provide ongoing patient services or work in patient care or clinical care areas may be required to receive an annual influenza vaccination during flu season (September–April). Failure to meet health requirements may affect employment eligibility.
• This role may require occasional travel to community study sites and flexible scheduling to support study visits.

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What we offer

Confidential Client offers competitive pay and benefits for eligible staff, including access to medical and dental plans, and professional development opportunities. This role provides experience in clinical research operations, data management, and community-engaged study work — a strong stepping stone for careers in clinical research and research coordination.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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