Sr. Research Associate 1 - Part Time

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Senior Research Associate 1 in SOM to support laboratory-based research and mentorship within the department. The role emphasizes data collection, analysis, and contributing to publications.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field, be capable of learning new procedures, and work effectively in a collaborative team environment while ensuring compliance with safety and research guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• No previous experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to learn new procedures and adapt to changing priorities.
• Collaborative team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• 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 including 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 compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in relevant field

Job description

Senior 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.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Collects, analyzes, and presents research data.
2. Monitors and maintains relevant research databases to ensure accurate data entries.
3. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
4. Participates in the publication of significant results to include authorship of scientific monographs.
5. Advances expertise through continued education, training, and research.
6. Maintains current knowledge of relevant developments in the field.
7. Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
8. Warrants that department activities comply with applicable guidelines and regulations.
9. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Master's Degree in relevant field

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.

Department Specific Functions

• Expected to care and maintain all cell line collections in the lab.
• Downloads, enters, and regulates data and maintains quality assurance.
• Contributes to report writing and graphical presentation of data.
• Monitors inventory of equipment and supplies and places orders in a timely fashion.
• Maintains laboratory facilities and equipment in compliance with safety regulations and policies.

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: Part time

Employee Type: Staff