Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here 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. The SCCC department is seeking a Research Associate 1. The RA1 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 Functions Individual Development Plan: Tailored to your specific interests and career goals, our program offers a structured roadmap for your professional development over the course of two years. Cancer Research: You will have the unique opportunity to delve into cancer research aligned with your interests, contributing to ongoing projects, and exploring new avenues in the field. Clinical Oncology Exposure: Gain valuable insights into clinical oncology through education on clinical trial design and supervised shadowing experiences. Career Development Training: Our program prioritizes your career advancement through a series of workshops, seminars, and mentoring sessions. These include academic skills workshops, career information seminars, and collaborative scientific interactions. Sylvester Seminars and Networking Sessions: Benefit from monthly seminars and networking opportunities presented by Sylvester, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, providing valuable insights and fostering professional connections. Year-Round Professional Development: Continuously enhance your skills and knowledge through year-round professional development initiatives. Writing Skills Development: Sharpen your writing abilities through dedicated training sessions, equipping you with essential communication skills for your future career. Community Engagement: Engage with local communities in a bidirectional manner, fostering connections and contributing to community outreach initiatives. Conference Attendance and National Networking: Expand your professional network and stay updated on the latest advancements in oncology research through conference attendance and national networking opportunities. Summer Schedule of Career Development Sessions and Networking Events: Take part in a series of career development sessions and networking events during the summer months, including Mini bootcamps on computational and bioinformatics approaches in oncology research. Workshops covering academic skills, career training, graduate school options, and research opportunities. Field trips focused on community outreach and addressing cancer disparities. Interactions with Sylvester leadership, providing valuable insights and mentorship. 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: Bachelor's Degree in relevant field Experience: No prior experience required Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes: * 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. Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment. 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 for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: A5