Research Associate I

University of Miami/UHealth Department of Neurology is seeking a full-time Research Associate 1, SOM in Miami, FL.

About the role

The Research Associate 1, SOM supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. The role advances expertise through continued education, training, and research.

Core Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret research protocols and procedures.
• Participate in the publication of significant results.
• Maintain an overview of relevant research findings.
• Ensure all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
• Keep abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.
• Collect, prepare, analyze, dissect, and evaluate specimens or tissue cultures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Perform a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.
• Perform calculations to complete research test results, collect data, and perform statistical analysis of laboratory results.
• Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Review and abstract clinical, neuropathological, and research data from medical records and source documents to support case classification and research activities.
• Prepare neuropathology summaries, classification sheets, consensus review forms, and other case-related documentation for review by neuropathologists and clinical investigators.
• Enter, maintain, and quality-control clinical, demographic, and neuropathological variables within UMBEB research databases, including SPSS, IBIS, and other data management systems.
• Generate and provide research cohorts, datasets, and reports for UMBEB investigators in a timely manner.
• Perform data verification, quality assurance, and database reconciliation activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across multiple databases.
• Manage and maintain live donor records, including database updates, quality control reviews, donor correspondence, and engagement activities.
• Digitize, organize, and maintain electronic research records and historical documentation to support future research initiatives and data accessibility.
• Assist with the preparation of annual production, tissue distribution, regulatory, IRB, NIH, and academic reports required for institutional and federal compliance.
• Collaborate with investigators, neuropathologists, and research staff to support tissue banking operations, data requests, and research studies.
• Participate in on-call activities as required to support Brain Endowment Bank operations.
• Maintain compliance with institutional policies, confidentiality requirements, ethical standards, and all applicable regulatory and quality assurance guidelines.
• Prepare quarterly and annual progress reports for the NIH contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• No prior experience required.
• 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.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage.
• Tuition remission.