Research Associate 2, SOM - Infectious Diseases

About the role

The department of Medicine, division of Infectious Diseases, at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Associate 2 to work on the UHealth campus.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized and complex experiments/studies.
• Participates in the publication of significant research results.
• Advances expertise through education, training, and research.
• Writes extramural grants/proposals to gain support when appropriate.
• Collections, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens and tissue cultures.
• Weighs and anesthetizes laboratory animals for experiments.
• Operates sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment.
• Performs calculations to complete research test results.
• Performs photography and dark room processing.
• Participates in training sessions and workshops.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• 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.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

Benefits

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

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full time.