Research Associate 1

About the role

The department of Medicine at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Associate 1 to work onsite on the UHealth campus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collsutes, 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.
• Work with ID Research Unit Principal Investigator and Project Directors on ongoing project needs active multisite & single site research studies to meet deliverable deadlines.
• Identify, screen, and recruit eligible participants according to inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Obtain informed consent and explain study procedures to participants in a clear and ethical manner.
• Support Clinical Research Coordinators in scheduling, preparing, and conducting participant study visits in alignment with study protocols.
• Perform study assessments, including administering questionnaires, conducting interviews, and collecting clinical or behavioral data.
• Interface with laboratory staff to ensure timely processing and tracking of samples.
• Maintain visit tracking logs and follow standardized operating procedures for visit documentation and quality control.
• Maintain study binders, visit schedules, and regulatory documents in compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements.
• Ensure participant confidentiality and data security according to IRB-approved procedures.
• Participate in regular team meetings, trainings, and protocol reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.