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.

Core Job Functions

• Maintains daily operations and performs procedures related to new and on-going research projects.
• Affords assistance in ordering, purchasing, and maintenance of all required reagents and supplies for laboratory activities, and monitors and maintains inventory of supplies and stocks.
• Affords assistance in the maintenance of institutional biosafety and animal care protocols, laboratory safety records, and standard operating procedures.
• Performs and affords assistance to 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.

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.
• Collaborates with clinical, laboratory, and operations staff to ensure seamless execution of study activities.
• Affords assistance in onboarding and ongoing training of research staff.
• Monitors study workflows and identifies issues related to scheduling, visit execution, data integrity, or laboratory processes.
• Affords assistance in the implementation and improvement of study procedures and workflows.
• Maintains inventory of study materials, laboratory supplies, and data collection tools.
• Communicates operational or workflow concerns to leadership as appropriate.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

• Coordinate participant scheduling and manage study visit calendars.
• Afford accurate tracking and completion of study visits.
• Adjust schedules based on participant and staffing needs.
• Conduct participant study visits and protocol-driven procedures.
• Perform data collection and ensure accurate documentation.
• Sustain participant engagement and retention.
• Assist with biospecimen collection, labeling, handling, processing, storage, and shipment.
• Maintain accurate labeling, tracking, and storage of samples.
• Support laboratory workflows and compliance with biosafety standards.
• Train research assistants on study procedures and workflows.
• Provide ongoing guidance to ensure consistency and quality.
• Afford support onboarding of new research staff.
• Monitor study workflows for efficiency and protocol adherence.
• Identify and communicate operational or compliance concerns.
• Afford support audit readiness and proper documentation practices.

Job Status

Full time.

Employee Type

Staff.