Sr. Research Associate 1
About the role
The Department of Microbiology & Immunology has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Associate 1 to work on-site full time in Miami, FL. The Senior Research Associate 1, SOM provides laboratory-based support for the University’s research activities by tackling the more specialized and complex projects and experiments. Additionally, the incumbent leverages his/her expertise in training and mentoring department staff, students, and less experienced research associates. UHealth‑University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university‑based health system, provides leading‑edge patient care powered by the ground‑breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub‑specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care.
Responsibilities
- Collects, analyzes, and presents research data.
- Monitors and maintains relevant research databases to ensure accurate data entries.
- Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
- Participates in the publication of significant results to include authorship of scientific monographs.
- Advances expertise through continued education, training, and research.
- Maintains current knowledge of relevant developments in the field.
- Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
- Warrants that department activities comply with applicable guidelines and regulations.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
- Assist in lab maintenance.
- Assist in cell separation from whole blood samples.
- Assist in handling biologic samples from study participants.
- Help in manuscript preparation including literature search, figures and other tasks.
- Help in data analysis as needed.
Qualifications
- Education: Master’s Degree in relevant field.
- Experience: No prior experience required.
- 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 salaries.
Schedule
Full‑time, on‑site position.