Research Associate 1 - Psychology

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami in Miami, FL, seeks a full-time Research Associate 1 to support laboratory research activities. The role involves following protocols, collecting data, and contributing to publications within a culturally diverse team.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and no prior experience required; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• No prior experience required.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
• Learning agility and ability to adapt to changes.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
• Participates in the publication of significant results.
• Maintains overview of relevant research findings.
• Ensures all research is conducted according to good research practice.
• Keeps abreast of current publications related to methods and developments.
• Collects, prepares, analyzes, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.
• Performs calculations and statistical analysis of lab results.
• Adheres to University policies and safeguards.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Teamwork

Communication

Learning agility

Technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Current Employees:

The University of Miami, College of Arts and Sciences, has an exciting opportunity for a full time Research Associate 1 to work in Miami, FL.

The Research Associate 1 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 responsibilities:

• 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:

The goal of the project is to develop a culturally and linguistically adapted sleep intervention for Hispanic couples coping with cancer. The Research Associate 1 will be responsible for project coordination, including the recruitment and retention of study participants, and collecting all study data and management across three phases of the project.

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
• No previous experience required
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred
• 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.

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.

With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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