Research Associate 1

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Psychiatry has an exciting opportunity for a full time Research Associate 1 to work in Miami, FL.  

The Research Associate 1, supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. Moreover, the incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research.

Core responsibilities:                                                                                                 

• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
• Participates in the publication of significant results.
• Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
• Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.
• Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.
• Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions:

• Assists with carrying out various research functions for the CNSA’s NIH and state funded clinical research projects.
• Works well with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that tasks are completed in a timely manner and in adherence to the study protocols and timelines. 
• Excellent oral and communication skills.
• Conducts study procedures onsite and in the community to meet the study timelines and protocols.
• Experience working with seniors is preferred but not required.
• English/Spanish bilingual oral communication skills preferred.
• Transportation preferred due to community-based nature of some of the projects.

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
• No prior experience required
• Experience working with older adults preferred
• Experience working in a clinical research setting preferred
• BLS Certification
• Phlebotomy certification (preferred but not required)
• 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.
• Basic technical skills with computer
• Flexible with traveling to participant’s homes or the community as needed to provide phlebotomy services.

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

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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