Research Associate 1

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Research Associate 1

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Research Associate 1 to work at UHealth, Boca Raton.

Core Job Summary

The Research Associate 1, SOM supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. Moreover, the incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research.

Core 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

The Department of Neurology Cognitive Program is actively seeking a full-time bilingual (English Spanish) Research Associate 1. The Research Associate 1 supports research activities under the direction of a principal investigator, or designee of the principal investigator.

• Performs specialized and complex procedures related to a wide range of research studies /substudies.
• Participates in the publication of significant research results.
• Advances expertise through education, training, and research.
• Participates in training sessions and workshops.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Complete questionnaires and neuropsychological evaluations of cognitive outcomes of normal aging in men and women as part of a nutritional intervention study.
• Ensures study participants are provided in-person handoff of investigational product.
• Assists the senior clinical research coordinator with managing electronic case report forms, database input, and IRB compliance.
• Performs specialized and complex procedures related to a wide range of research studies /sub studies.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities, as necessary.
  
  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required
• No prior experience required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Attitudes

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, as studies recruit diverse populations.
• 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.
  
  

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

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. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Staff

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