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The Department of Medicine/Cardiology Division is actively seeking a full-time Research Associate 1. The Research Associate 1 supports research activities under the direction of our principal investigators, or designee of the principal investigators. 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 JOB FUNCTIONS

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

Performs specialized and complex procedures related to a wide range of research studies /substudies.

Assists the senior clinical research coordinator with managing electronic case report forms, questionnaires, database input, RedCap, and IRB compliance.

Assists with research subject screening and enrollment.

Ensures study participants are provided in-person handoff of investigational product.

Assists with IRB protocol submissions and amendments.

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.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

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

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