Research Associate 1 - (Pediatrics)

University of Miami • Miami, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Pediatrics has an exciting opportunity for a full time Research Associate 1 to work in Miami, FL. The Research Associate 1 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
• No previous experience required
• 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.
• Skill in collecting and organizing data.
• Commitment to implementing and following established tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred (reading, writing, speaking)

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.
• Transcribes and de-identifies information from planning meetings
• Scores program metric measures
• Enters PCIT related data into appropriate databases (e.g., Children's Trust, SPSS, REDCap, Uchart) and maintains and organizes relevant databases
• Collects and organizes data from PCIT personnel
• Provides PCIT personnel with appropriate forms that need to be completed for data management
• Assists in the preparation of relevant grant reports
• Assists with coordination and scheduling of training workshops, assessment sessions, and coaching sessions
• Provides friendly, efficient, and professional telephone, email, and office contact with PCIT team members, parents, and community agency personnel
• Duplicates teacher handouts, workshop materials, data/coding sheets
• Prepares assessment containing appropriate measures/forms
• Participates in staff development and in-service training
• Other duties as assigned by the PCIT Directors
• Conduct literature reviews
• Write assigned sections of manuscripts
• Complete bibliographies

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• tuition remission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level