Research Associate II, Infectious Diseases Lab

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami, located on the UHealth campus in South Florida, is seeking a full-time Research Associate2 to contribute to innovative infectious diseases research under supervision. You will perform complex experiments, handle specimens, and assist in grant writing while ensuring strict adherence to research protocols.

Minimum two years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree are required. The role emphasizes data analysis, ethical participant handling, and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Data collection and analysis skills.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized and complex experiments/studies.
• Participates in the publication of significant research results.
• Advances expertise through education, training, and research.
• Writes extramural grants/proposals to gain support when appropriate.
• Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens and tissue cultures.
• Weighs and anesthetizes laboratory animals for experiments.
• Operates sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment.
• Performs calculations to complete research test results.
• Performs photography and dark room processing.
• Participates in training sessions and workshops.
• Adheres to University and unit‑level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Work with ID Research Unit Principal Investigator and Project Directors on on‑going project needs active multisite & single site research studies to meet deliverable deadlines.
• Identify, screen, and recruit eligible participants according to inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Obtain informed consent and explain study procedures to participants in a clear and ethical manner.
• Support Clinical Research Coordinators in scheduling, preparing, and conducting participant study visits in alignment with study protocols.
• Perform study assessments, including administering questionnaires, conducting interviews, and collecting clinical or behavioral data.
• Interface with laboratory staff to ensure timely processing and tracking of samples.
• Ensure completion and accuracy of all study visit forms, source documentation, and participant records.
• Support retention strategies, including participant outreach, appointment reminders, and community engagement activities.
• Maintain visit tracking logs and follow standardized operating procedures for visit documentation and quality control.
• Maintain study binders, visit schedules, and regulatory documents in compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements.
• Ensure participant confidentiality and data security according to IRB‑approved procedures.
• Participate in regular team meetings, trainings, and protocol reviews.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Decision making

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Job description

The University of Miami, located on the UHealth campus in South Florida, is seeking a full-time Research Associate2 to contribute to innovative infectious diseases research under supervision. You will perform complex experiments, handle specimens, and assist in grant writing while ensuring strict adherence to research protocols.

Minimum two years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree are required. The role emphasizes data analysis, ethical participant handling, and collaboration across