Research Associate 2

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 using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. The University of Miami UHealth System is currently seeking a Research Associate 2 to work at Soffer Clinical Research Center in Miami. The incumbent supports research activities under the direction of a principle investigator, program director or designee of the principle investigator or program director. CORE JOB FUCNTIONS 1. Performs specialized and complex experiments/studies. 2. Participates in the publication of significant research results. 3. Advances expertise through education, training, and research. 4. Writes extramural grants/proposals to gain support when appropriate. 5. Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens and tissue cultures. 6. Weighs and anesthetizes laboratory animals for experiments. 7. Operates sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment. 8. Performs calculations to complete research test results. 9. Performs photography and dark room processing. 10. Participates in training sessions and workshops. 11. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Department Specific Functions 1. Responsible for recruiting, consenting, and enrolling study participants. 2. Responsible for participating in outreach and conducting assessments of potential study participants and those who enroll in the study. 3. Pre-screen potential participants for potential study eligibility using a brief screening assessment. 4. Responsible for administering all study assessments and providing participant incentives. 5. Will ensure all study assessments are scheduled for participants and notify participants of any upcoming appointments and assessments. 6. Responsible for the reporting of adverse and serious adverse events. 7. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and protocol adherence. 8. Document and record study data . 9. Participate in all required in-person and remote trainings and meetings. 10. Will coordinate with clinic personnel for clinical data abstraction. 11. Other duties as assigned. 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 Certification and Licensing: Not Applicable Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience 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. Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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 Pay Grade: A6