Research Associate 1

About the Role

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Psychiatry has an opportunity for a full-time Research Associate 1 to work in Miami, FL. This role supports research activities by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects and advancing 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.
• Assists with carrying out various research functions for the CNSA’s NIH and state funded clinical research projects.
• Works well with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that tasks are completed in a timely manner and in adherence to the study protocols and timelines.
• Conducts study procedures onsite and in the community to meet the study timelines and protocols.
• Provides phlebotomy services, which may require traveling to participant's homes or the community.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic technical skills with a computer.
• BLS Certification.
• Phlebotomy certification (preferred but not required).
• English/Spanish bilingual oral communication skills (preferred).
• Transportation (preferred due to community-based nature of some projects).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• No prior experience required.
• Experience working with older adults (preferred).
• Experience working in a clinical research setting (preferred).
• 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.
• Flexible with traveling to participant’s homes or the community as needed.