Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here (https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet (https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER\_eRecruiting\_ApplyforaJob.pdf) . The UHealth System at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Associate 1 in the Public Health Sciences Department. SUMMARY The Senior Research Associate 1, SOM (N) provides laboratory-based support for the University’s research activities by tackling the more specialized and complex projects and experiments. Additionally, the incumbent leverages his/her expertise in training and mentoring department staff, students, and less experienced research associates CORE JOB SUMMARYThe Senior 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 his/her expertise in training and mentoring department staff, students, and less experienced research associates.CORE JOB FUNCTIONS1. 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 QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Master's degree in relevant field requiredExperience:No previous experience requiredKnowledge, 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. This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. 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 - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Temporary Pay Grade: A8