Research Associate 1, SOM

About the Role

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Psychiatry has an exciting opportunity for a full time Research Associate 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 his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research.

Key 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.

Department Specific Functions

• Represent the department at community engagement events.
• Facilitate the enrollment of participants in research studies.
• Maintain and manage research data.
• Monitor and facilitate compliance to ensure all participants fulfill study requirements.
• Deliver timely project updates to leadership, faculty, and Community Steering Committee members, as necessary.
• Actively contribute to the research vertical by organizing research seminars, participating in pertinent meetings, and completing additional tasks delegated by the research vertical faculty lead or supervisor.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Laboratory equipment
• Statistical analysis
• Research data management

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.