Research Associate I

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Associate 1, SOM to work in Miami, FL. The Research Associate 1, SOM 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. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 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. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS Review and abstract clinical, neuropathological, and research data from medical records and source documents to support case classification and research activities. Prepare neuropathology summaries, classification sheets, consensus review forms, and other case-related documentation for review by neuropathologists and clinical investigators. Enter, maintain, and quality-control clinical, demographic, and neuropathological variables within UMBEB research databases, including SPSS, IBIS, and other data management systems. Generate and provide research cohorts, datasets, and reports for UMBEB investigators in a timely manner. Perform data verification, quality assurance, and database reconciliation activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across multiple databases. Manage and maintain live donor records, including database updates, quality control reviews, donor correspondence, and engagement activities. Digitize, organize, and maintain electronic research records and historical documentation to support future research initiatives and data accessibility. Assist with the preparation of annual production, tissue distribution, regulatory, IRB, NIH, academic reports required for institutional and federal compliance. Collaborate with investigators, neuropathologists, and research staff to support tissue banking operations, data requests, and research studies. Participate in on-call activities as required to support Brain Endowment Bank operations. Maintain compliance with institutional policies, confidentiality requirements, ethical standards, and all applicable regulatory and quality assurance guidelines. Prepare quarterly and annual progress reports for the NIH contract CORE QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field No prior experience required Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary. Commitment to the University’s core values. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ('UHealth') have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr