Research Associate 1 - Ophthalmology (Miami, FL)

University of Miami; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, invites applications for a full‑time Research Associate 1 in Miami, Florida. The role supports laboratory research by conducting experiments, collecting data, and performing analyses under supervision.

This entry‑level position offers training opportunities, exposure to current methods, and a focus on accuracy, documentation, teamwork, and professional growth within the division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret research protocols and procedures.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and routine assays.
• Collect data, perform statistical analysis, and interpret results.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Ensure compliance with good research practices and university policies.
• Contribute to publications and stay updated on current research.
• 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.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for a Research Associate 1 in Miami, Florida. 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. 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 required Experience: No previous experience 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.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