Research Associate , SOM in Miami, Florida

Research Associate 1, SOM

The department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Associate 1, SOM to work onsite on the UHealth campus. 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

• 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

• Attend the scheduled clinical research meetings with Clinical Research Supervisor and fellow CRCs.
• Assists in keeping accurate accountability of clinical research costs: reimbursement/payments to study participants, payments to third parties, including but not limited to the costs of conducting clinical research at JHS, University of Miami facilities (Radiology, Research Pharmacy, Radiology, Laboratory, Clinical and Translational Research Services).

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field 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.