Research Associate 1 at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

Job Description:

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The University of Miami is currently seeking a Research Associate 1, SOM (N) to work at Soffer Clinical Research Center in Miami. The incumbent 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

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  Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.

  
  


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  Participates in the publication of significant results.

  
  


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  Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.

  
  


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  Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.

  
  


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  Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.

  
  


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  Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.

  
  


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  Operates and maintains laboratory equipment. Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.

  
  


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  Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.

  
  


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  Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

  
  

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

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  Provide manual-guided counseling (Recovery Guide counseling) to participants assigned to ICC-MOUD.

  
  


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  Responsible for using active learning approaches to engage participants in learning about opioid use disorder, MOUD with buprenorphine, and the role of MOUD in treatment and recovery.

  
  


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  Responsible for engaging participants in behavioral change, making use of tools from the Recovery Guide toolkit to help participants develop short-term, achievable, critical goals and objectives and develop with the participant-specific Recovery Plan Agreements to achieve the objectives.

  
  


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  Tracking the participant's progress in implementing the plans and achieving the objectives and working with the participant to revise the plans as needed to increase success in accomplishing the objectives.

  
  


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  Responsible for documenting recovery guide sessions with participants and other related research documents.

  
  


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  Follow up on visits, remind participants about upcoming appointments, and schedule assessments in advance.

  
  


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  Identify specific, individual needs and steps the participant can take to support their sustained recovery.

  
  


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  Participate in all required in-person and remote trainings and meetings.

  
  


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  Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and protocol adherence. Other duties as assigned.

  
  

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

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Experience:

No prior experience required

Experience with opioid use disorder preferred

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.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:Part time
Employee Type:Temporary
Pay Grade:A5 Apply Now