Sr. Research Associate 1

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CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Research Associate 1, SOM provides laboratory-based support for the University’s research activities by tackling the more specialized and complex projects and experiments. Additionally, the incumbent leverages expertise in training and mentoring department staff, students, and less experienced research associates.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Collects, analyzes, and presents research data.

2. Monitors and maintains relevant research databases to ensure accurate data entries.

3. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.

4. Participates in the publication of significant results to include authorship of scientific monographs.

5. Advances expertise through continued education, training, and research.

6. Maintains current knowledge of relevant developments in the field.

7. Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.

8. Warrants that department activities comply with applicable guidelines and regulations.

9. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Master's degree in relevant field required
Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Experience:
No previous experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - 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.

Department Specifics

Participates in recruitment and logistics of various Type 1 diabetes research projects. Attends all weekly and monthly required meetings with Principal Investigator (PI), research team, and reports to the director of clinical research in a timely manner. Successfully obtains informed consent by assuring that the participant fully understands their responsibilities and involvement in the study. Schedule appointments and provides participant reminders of upcoming data collection appointments and acts as liaison between participants and the study coordinators and PI. Conducts participant study data collection, follow- up visits or online. Some visits will involve the collection of biospecimen including but not limited to urine or blood. Ensures that the data packet is properly completed by the participant and entered into the different UM and sponsor’s platforms in a timely and accurate manner. Attends community outreach and study recruitment events, as needed, with the University of Miami/Diabetes Research Institute clinical research core team. Completes study required trainings including but not limited to CITI Training, internal team training, specific study training, and collection of biospecimens. Willing to travel for Sponsor investigator meetings within the United States.

The employee work environments will include pediatric and adult population primarily at the Diabetes Research Institute, but not limited, as well as recruitment outreach events in the community.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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