Research Associate 2, SOM - Infectious Diseases

University of Miami•Miami, FL

60d•Onsite

About The Position

The department of Medicine, division of Infectious Diseases, has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Associate 2 to work on the UHealth campus. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

Responsibilities

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.
Work with ID Research Unit Principal Investigator and Project Directors on on-going project needs active multisite & single site research studies to meet deliverable deadlines.
Identify, screen, and recruit eligible participants according to inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Obtain informed consent and explain study procedures to participants in a clear and ethical manner.
Support Clinical Research Coordinators in scheduling, preparing, and conducting participant study visits in alignment with study protocols.
Perform study assessments, including administering questionnaires, conducting interviews, and collecting clinical or behavioral data.
Interface with laboratory staff to ensure timely processing and tracking of samples.
Ensure completion and accuracy of all study visit forms, source documentation, and participant records.
Support retention strategies, including participant outreach, appointment reminders, and community engagement activities.
Maintain visit tracking logs and follow standardized operating procedures for visit documentation and quality control.
Maintain study binders, visit schedules, and regulatory documents in compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements.
Ensure participant confidentiality and data security according to IRB-approved procedures.
Participate in regular team meetings, trainings, and protocol reviews.