Sr. Research Associate 2

University of Miami•Miami, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Neurology-Neuromuscular Division has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Sr. Research Associate 2 to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Sr. Research Associate 2 will work closely with other members of the research team including research associates 1, research coordinators, the principal investigator, the statistician and the data managers. The ideal candidate will be able to commit a minimum of two years to working in the research group.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in relevant field
Minimum 1 year 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.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate will be able to commit a minimum of two years to working in the research group.

Responsibilities

Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data and maintaining databases.
Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
Participates in the publication of significant results.
Advances expertise through continued education, training, and research.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Acquire an understanding of the research program and the details of specific research projects
Independently assist research coordinators in: Study recruitment and enrollment Obtaining informed consent from study participants Collecting family history information and constructing pedigrees Coordinating study visits (including travel arrangements for study participants from out-of-town) Collecting research data, including the performance of study procedures, completion and scanning of source documents, and data entry Maintaining communication with study participants in-between study visits
Administer neuropsychological test batteries
Train junior staff and research associate
Participate in patient/community outreach activities
Perform general clerical (e.g. filing) and other duties as assigned by the principal investigator
Perform other duties, as assigned by the PI