Sr. Research Associate

Position: Sr. Research Associate 2
** CORE JOB SUMMARY
** The Senior Research Associate 2, SOM ensures that the operations of the assigned laboratory are efficient and in compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations. Moreover, this employee engages in complex and specialized research activities in furtherance of the University’s research goals and objectives.

** CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
** 1. Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data and maintaining databases.  
2. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.  
3. Participates in the publication of significant results.  
4. Advances expertise through continued education, training, and research.  
5. Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.  
6. Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.  
7. Stays abreast of developments in the field which may impact department functions.  
8. Provides guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior research staff and students.  
9. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
* 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 Senior Research Associate 2 will play a strategic leadership role in supporting and advancing community-engaged cancer research within the Behavioral and Community-Based Research Shared Resource (BCSR) at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. This position is designed for an experienced researcher with a minimum of 1 year of relevant research experience in behavioral science, community-based research, cancer disparities, or public health.
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* Key Responsibilities:

** Monitor data integrity and ensure that all project activities adhere to protocol and regulatory requirements. Participates in conferences, presentations, and trainings to enhance leadership skills and represent the BCSR shared resource inside and outside of the University.
** Administrative & Operational Duties
** Supports managers with team onboarding and continuing education activities.  Assists BCSR Managers with staff onboarding and continuing education efforts focused on ethical research conduct, data management, and community-based methodologies
** Minimum Qualifications
** Minimum of one (1) years of relevant experience in health-related research required

Demonstrated experience in community-based research, study coordination, or clinical research operations. Strong knowledge of research methodology, cancer epidemiology, health disparities, and community engagement principles.

Familiarity with regulatory compliance processes including IRB submissions and HIPAA guidelines.
** Preferred Qualifications
** Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to multitask across several studies. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and cultural competency. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams. The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

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The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.
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