Research Associate 1-Firefighter Cancer Initiative

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

• 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.
• Colls, 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.

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

• Supports 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.
• Ideal for individuals interested in public health, medicine, cancer prevention, occupational health, or translational research.
• Works 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.
  • Support 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.
  • Aid in preparation of study materials, presentations, and educational resources.
  • Coordinate logistics for research visits, meetings, trainings, and events.
  • Aid in biospecimen collection and processing activities under supervision and training.
  • Maintain accurate research records and assist with regulatory documentation.
  • Support literature reviews and 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.

Qualifications

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
• The University of Miami offers a tradition of excellence in teaching, research, and patient care.
• The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay

Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Schedule

Full time.