ECHO Research Associate: Field Recruitment & Lab Research

University of Miami; Coral Gables, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Research Associate for the ECHO Program within the School of Nursing and Health Studies. The role involves performing complex experiments, data collection, and contributing to publications while advancing expertise through ongoing education and training.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Program Director, participating in recruitment activities across study sites, and ensuring compliance with university policies in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Certification requirements per department description.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to learn new procedures and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized and complex experiments.
• Participate in publication of significant research results.
• Advance expertise through education, training, and research.
• Write extramural proposals to gain support when appropriate.
• Collect, prepare, analyze, and evaluate specimens and tissue cultures.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Office software

Job description

The University of Miami is seeking a Research Associate for the ECHO Program within the School of Nursing and Health Studies. The role involves performing complex experiments, data collection, and contributing to publications while advancing expertise through ongoing education and training.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Program Director, participating in recruitment activities across study sites, and ensuring compliance with university policies in a team-driven environment.