ECHO Research Associate Job Coral Gables area,Florida USA,Research/Development

Position: ECHO Research Associate 3

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Research Associate 3, GAB assumes responsibility for the design and performance of research focused on the development of novel experimental therapies for assigned area. The incumbent contributes to collaborations with scientists within the University of Miami or elsewhere. Moreover, this individual works as part of a team and assists with the maintenance of laboratory equipment, protocols, and supplies.

The Research Associate 3 (RA III) – ECHO provides advanced research support for the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) study through a combination of clinical operations, participant-based research activities, and laboratory support.

This role is responsible for coordinating study visits, supporting participant scheduling and engagement, conducting protocol-driven research activities, and assisting with biospecimen collection and processing. The Research Associate 3 ensures accurate, compliant, and efficient execution of study protocols across clinical and laboratory settings, while supporting research staff and maintaining consistency in workflows.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Maintains daily operations and performs procedures related to new and on-going research projects.

Assists with ordering, purchasing, and maintenance of all required reagents and supplies for laboratory activities, and monitors and maintains inventory of supplies and stocks.

Assists with the maintenance of institutional biosafety and animal care protocols, laboratory safety records, and standard operating procedures.

Performs and assists other research staff with standard laboratory techniques.

Develops, adapts, and implements new laboratory procedures.

Records, organizes, and writes up experimental results for submission of manuscripts and for scientific presentations.

Keeps abreast of latest literature in the field and searches for references to technical problems.

Maintains current knowledge of the methods and techniques related to the specific field of research.

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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.

Department Job Functions

Coordinates clinical study activities, including participant scheduling, visit flow, and protocol adherence.
Maintains and manages participant scheduling systems to ensure efficient coordination of study visits.
Conducts participant study visits and research activities in accordance with study protocols.
Performs data collection procedures, including surveys, assessments, and study instruments.
Supports participant recruitment, scheduling, and follow-up to maintain engagement and retention.
Assists with biospecimen collection, labeling, handling, processing, storage, and shipment.
Maintains accurate documentation of participant data, study activities, and biospecimen tracking in research systems.
Ensures compliance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and biosafety standards.
Maintains chain-of-custody for biospecimens and ensures proper handling procedures.
Coordinates with clinical, laboratory, and operations staff to ensure seamless execution of study activities.
Provides training and guidance to research assistants on study procedures, workflows, and participant interaction.
Supports onboarding and ongoing training of research staff.
Monitors study workflows and identifies issues related to scheduling, visit execution, data integrity, or laboratory processes.
Assists in the implementation and improvement of study…