Research Associate 1 - (Pediatrics)

About the Role

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Pediatrics has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Associate 1 to work in Miami, FL. The Research Associate 1 supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. The incumbent operates with the goal of advancing their expertise through continued education, training, and research.

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.
• 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.
• Transcribes and de-identifies information from planning meetings.
• Scores program metric measures.
• Enters PCIT related data into appropriate databases (e.g., Children's Trust, SPSS, REDCap, Uchart) and maintains and organizes relevant databases.
• Collects and organizes data from PCIT personnel.
• Provides PCIT personnel with appropriate forms that need to be completed for data management.
• Assists in the preparation of relevant grant reports.
• Assists with coordination and scheduling of training workshops, assessment sessions, and coaching sessions.
• Provides friendly, efficient, and professional telephone, email, and office contact with PCIT team members, parents, and community agency personnel.
• Duplicates teacher handouts, workshop materials, data/coding sheets.
• Prepares assessments containing appropriate measures/forms.
• Participates in staff development and in-service training.
• Conducts literature reviews.
• Writes assigned sections of manuscripts.
• Completes bibliographies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• No previous experience required.

Skills

• 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.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred (reading, writing, speaking).
• Skill in collecting and organizing data.
• Commitment to implementing and following established tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission, and more.