Research Associate -Firefighter Cancer Initiative
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Research/Development
Research Assistant/Associate, Clinical Research, Research Scientist -
Healthcare
Clinical Research
Research Associate 1
The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Research Associate 1 to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl.
CORE JOB SUMMARY The Research Associate 1, SOM 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 JOB FUNCTIONS
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
- Education:
Bachelor's degree in relevant field required - Experience:
No previous experience required - 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 Specific Functions
The Research Associate 1 will support research, clinical outreach, and community engagement activities within the Sylvester Firefighter Cancer Initiative (FCI) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals interested in public health, medicine, cancer prevention, occupational health, or translational research. The Research Associate 1 will work closely with multidisciplinary faculty, clinical staff, and research teams to support studies focused on firefighter health, cancer prevention, survivorship, and occupational exposures.
Department Specific Qualifications
- Education:
Bachelor's Degree - Certification and Licensing:
None - Experience:
None - Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Assist with participant recruitment, enrollment, and scheduling for research studies and outreach activities
- Support data collection activities including surveys, questionnaires, and health assessments
- Assist with data entry, quality assurance, and maintenance of research databases (e.g., REDCap)
- Support community-engaged research and educational outreach activities within fire departments and community settings
- Assist with preparation of study materials, presentations, and educational resources
- Coordinate logistics for research visits, meetings, trainings, and events
- Assist with biospecimen collection and processing activities under supervision and training
- Maintain accurate research records and assist with regulatory documentation
- Participate in literature reviews and support manuscript and abstract preparation, as appropriate
- Communicate professionally with research participants, firefighters, healthcare providers, and community partners
- Attend team meetings, trainings, and research-related educational activities
- Perform other research support duties as assigned by faculty and project leadership
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
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