Sr. Research Associate 1, SOM - Full Time Ophthalmology (Miami, FL)

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, is seeking a Senior Research Associate 1 SOM in Miami, Florida. This full-time role involves laboratory-based support for research activities, data collection and analysis, and contributing to publications under the direction of principal investigators.

The incumbent will mentor staff, students, and junior researchers, advance expertise through ongoing education and research, and ensure adherence to good research practice and regulatory

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field is required.
• Strong learning agility and ability to adapt to procedures and protocols.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory-based support for research activities under supervision.
• Collect, analyze, and present research data; monitor databases.
• Participate in publication of significant results and authorship where appropriate.
• Mentor and train department staff, students, and junior researchers.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Current Employees:If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet .The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for a Senior Research Associate 1 SOM, in Miami, Florida.The 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 expertise in training and mentoring department staff, students, and less experienced research associates.The Senior Research Associate 1 (second level research position, track one) supports research activities under the direction of a principle investigator, program director or designee of the principle investigator or program director.Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data, maintaining databases etc.Understands and interprets research protocols and proceduresParticipates in the publication of significant results, to include authorship of scientific monographsAdvances expertise through continued education, training and/or research.Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice and guidance.CORE JOB FUNCTIONSCollects, 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 to include 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 that department activities comply with applicable guidelines and regulations.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 QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Master's degree in relevant field requiredExperience:No previous experience requiredCertification and Licensing:Refer to department description for applicable certification requirementsKnowledge, 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.has context menuThe 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 timeEmployee Type:Staff