Senior Research Associate 1

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Sr. Research Associate 1

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Ophthalmology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time, Sr. Research Associate 1 to work in Miami.  

Core Job Summary:

The Sr. Research Associate 1, SOM provides laboratory-based support for the University’s research activities by tackling the more specialized and complex projects and experiments. Additionally, the incumbent leverages expertise in training and mentoring department staff, students, and less experienced research associates.

Core Responsibilities:

• Collects, analyzes, and presents research data.
• Monitors and maintains relevant research databases to ensure accurate data entries.
• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
• Participates in the publication of significant results to include authorship of scientific monographs.
• Advances expertise through continued education, training, and research.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant developments in the field.
• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
• Warrants that department activities comply with applicable guidelines and regulations.
• 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: 

• Master's degree in relevant field required
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

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

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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