Research Assistant - School of Nursing and Health Studies
University of Miami

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The Department of School of Nursing and Health Studies has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Assistant to work in Coral Gables campus. The Research Assistant will assist the Principle Investigator and the research activities on the Cannabis Health and Fitness Laboratory Research Team. The incumbent will support recruitment and retention research activities and research assessment activities for the cohort study "Effects of Cannabinoids on Subclinical Cardiovascular Disease Risk" among 18-34 year olds.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with recruitment and retention of 18-34 year old cannabis consumers
• Screening and schedule participants
• Communicate with local cannabis dispensaries
• Assist in preparation of study updates.
• Assist in implementation of quality assurance procedures
• Assist in screening, consenting, and assessment of study participants.
• Consent and complete assessments
• Ensure biospecimens are delivered to the proper locations after assessment.
• Communication with clinical partners
• Assist with recruitment and retention of 18-34 year old cannabis consumers
• Assist in preparation of study updates.
• Assist in implementation of quality assurance procedures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

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Job Status:
Part time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
r3

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