Sr. Research Associate 1, SOM (A) at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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The Department of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Sr Research Associate 1. The Sr Research Associate 1, SOM provides laboratory-based support for the University's research activities by tackling the more specialized and complex projects and experiments. Additionally, the incumbent leverages his/her expertise in training and mentoring department staff, students, and less experienced research associates. This specific job at IDEA syringe services program (SSP) will include assisting the IDEA SSP Principal Investigators and Program Director on assigned research studies.

• Collects, analyzes, and presents research data.


• Monitors and maintains relevant research databases to ensure accurate data entries.


• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.


• Participates in the publication of significant results to include authorship of scientific monographs.


• Advances expertise through continued education, training, and research.


• Maintains current knowledge of relevant developments in the field.


• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.


• Warrants that department activities comply with applicable guidelines and regulations.


• 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.




Minimum Requirements:



Master's Degree in relevant field required


No experience required



Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.


• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.


• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

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 - 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:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

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