Research Associate 2

University of Miami•Boca Raton, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Research Associate 2 to work in Boca Raton, FL. The Research Associate 2, SOM contributes to the University’s research activities under the supervision of senior staff. Moreover, the incumbent understands, interprets, and complies with research policies and protocols. Performs specialized and complex experiments/studies. Participates in the publication of significant research results. Advances expertise through education, training, and research. Writes extramural grants/proposals to gain support when appropriate. Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens and tissue cultures. Weighs and anesthetizes laboratory animals for experiments. Operates sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment. Performs calculations to complete research test results. Performs photography and dark room processing. Participates in training sessions and workshops. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Department Specific Functions Work closely with the Director as part of an interprofessional, transdisciplinary team to provide an outstanding, comprehensive research experience Conduct rating scales and neuropsychological testing for clinical research studies Assist in the recruitment and retention of research participants Assist in the screening of potential research participants for eligibility to the study. Referral, advertisement and directly scheduling a visit to evaluate the research participants. Demonstrates critical judgment to maintain the integrity of the research protocol without compromising participant safety. Demonstrates appropriate skills relating to the execution of research protocols. Assists with the informed consent process and ensure that research participants fully understand what is required of them throughout the study. Creates and maintains participant charts and helps coordinates participant appointments. Collects, organizes, and maintains source documentation. Ensures protocol is being followed as approved by the IRB. Interacts with research participants, faculty, and staff in a courteous and professional manner. Performs other work-related duties and complete projects 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Minimum 2 years of relevant 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

Responsibilities

Contributes to the University’s research activities under the supervision of senior staff
Understands, interprets, and complies with research policies and protocols
Performs specialized and complex experiments/studies
Participates in the publication of significant research results
Advances expertise through education, training, and research
Writes extramural grants/proposals to gain support when appropriate
Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens and tissue cultures
Weighs and anesthetizes laboratory animals for experiments
Operates sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment
Performs calculations to complete research test results
Performs photography and dark room processing
Participates in training sessions and workshops
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets
Works closely with the Director as part of an interprofessional, transdisciplinary team to provide an outstanding, comprehensive research experience
Conducts rating scales and neuropsychological testing for clinical research studies
Assists in the recruitment and retention of research participants
Assists in the screening of potential research participants for eligibility to the study
Referral, advertisement and directly scheduling a visit to evaluate the research participants
Demonstrates critical judgment to maintain the integrity of the research protocol without compromising participant safety
Demonstrates appropriate skills relating to the execution of research protocols
Assists with the informed consent process and ensure that research participants fully understand what is required of them throughout the study
Creates and maintains participant charts and helps coordinates participant appointments
Collects, organizes, and maintains source documentation
Ensures protocol is being followed as approved by the IRB
Interacts with research participants, faculty, and staff in a courteous and professional manner
Performs other work-related duties and complete projects as assigned