Research Associate, Clinical Research, Medical Science

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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.

• 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.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Experience: No Previous Experience Required

Certification and Licensing: Refer To Department Description For Applicable Certification Requirements

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.

The Departments of Neurosurgery and Otolaryngology‑Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine offer a fully functional microsurgical training laboratory for residents, fellows and physicians. The Lab offers the opportunity to gain advanced training in microsurgery and endoscopic techniques in the areas of otology, rhinology, laryngology, microvascular surgery, skull base surgery, cranial surgery and spine surgery.

The CANES lab is available for continuing medical education courses, visiting fellows and surgeons from across the world, and for providing a venue to the industry for demonstration of new surgical instrumentation technology. Our team of faculty surgeons, surgical technicians and administrators have ample experience in the organization and teaching of educational and in‑service events. The Research Associate 1 will support the CANEs lab by performing anatomical dissections, preparing courses, teaching, maintaining the lab, observing surgeries, publishing anatomic work under the mentorship of Dr.

Carolina Benjamin. The incumbent will also conduct chart reviews for approved research Neurological Research studies.

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

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