RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 1-Myeloma

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Associate 1, SOM 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. The Research Associate 1 within the Sylvester Myeloma Institute (SMI) will support active translational and clinical research focused on improving outcomes for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. The candidate will assist with the integration and analysis of clinical, demographic, therapeutic, genomic, and measurable residual disease (MRD) data using artificial intelligence–driven approaches to support predictive modeling and outcomes research. The position will also contribute to manuscript preparation, research reporting, and ongoing grant-supported initiatives within the institute.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
No prior experience required
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

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.
Data abstraction, database management, statistical analysis, and collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams to facilitate patient-specific, tailored therapeutic decision-making.